Angel Hair with Chicken and Cherries

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Woman's Day

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza- Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta
  • 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 pkg. (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 pine nuts, toasted

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch, salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir until no longer pink. Stir in spinach and cherries; cook 3 to4 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

  3. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water. Place pasta in a large bowl; sprinkle with nutmeg and toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.

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