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 lb spinach fettuccine; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, to taste; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; ½ cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons gold tequila; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 14 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite sized pieces; 14 medium red onion, diced; 12 medium red bell pepper, diced; 12 medium green bell pepper, diced; 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 lb spinach fettuccine
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, to taste
3 tablespoons butter, divided
½ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons gold tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 14 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite sized pieces
14 medium red onion, diced
12 medium red bell pepper, diced
12 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 ½ cups heavy cream

1
Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions, and keep warm.
2
Cook 1/3 cup cilantro, garlic, and jalapenos in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 5 minutes; add stock, tequila and lime juice.
3
Bring mixture to a boil and cook until paste like; set aside.
4
Pour soy sauce over chicken, set aside for 5 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, cook onion and peppers with remaining butter until limp, about 5 minutes.
6
Add chicken and soy sauce, then add reserved tequila/lime paste and cream; mix until all ingredients are blended well.
7
Simmer sauce until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
8
Serve over cooked fettuccine and garnish with reserved cilantro and additional diced jalapenos, if desired.

789

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spinach fettuccine, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, to taste, 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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