Cheddar Chicken Penne

Directions

1. 1
   In a large skillet, melt half of the butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken strips in batches, transfer to a bowl.
2. 2
   Add remaining butter to skillet.
3. 3
   Add green onions, apples, nutmeg, 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper; cook, stirring for about 3 minutes or until softened.
4. 4
   Add vinegar, scraping any bits stuck to the pan.
5. 5
   Stir in cream and cranberries; bring to boil.
6. 6
   Reduce heat and boil gently, strring often, for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta for about 10 minutes or until tender but firm.
8. 8
   Drain and return to pot.
9. 9
   Add chicken and any accumulated juices to sauce; simmer for about 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
10. 10
    Pour over cooked pasta and sprinkle with cheese.
11. 11
    Season with salt and pepper.
12. 12
    Serve sprinkled with chives.