Chicken Tequila Fettuccine Recipe

Name: Chicken Tequila Fettuccine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound spinach Fettuccine, uncooked; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp. minced garlic; 2 tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter or margarine; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp. gold tequila; 2 tbsp. lime juice; 3 tbsp. soy sauce; 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast, diced 3/4-inch; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 pound spinach Fettuccine, uncooked
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper
3 tbsp. unsalted butter or margarine
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp. gold tequila
2 tbsp. lime juice
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 1/4 pounds chicken breast, diced 3/4-inch
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1
Saute cilantro, garlic and jalapeno in 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Add chicken broth, tequila and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a paste-like consistency. Set aside.
2
Pour soy sauce over diced chicken. Marinate for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook onion and peppers, stirring occasionally, with remaining butter over medium heat until wilted. Add chicken and soy sauce; toss and add reserved tequila/lime paste and cream. Bring to a boil, until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
3
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
4
Toss with hot pasta and serve immediately.

735

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound spinach Fettuccine, uncooked, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp. minced garlic, 2 tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tequila Fettuccine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tequila Fettuccine

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