Chicken Tequila Fettuccini Recipe

Name: Chicken Tequila Fettuccini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 3 tablespoons tequila; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed; 1/4 red onion, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1/4 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

1
In a medium saucepan, saute the cilantro, garlic and jalapeno pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
2
Add the stock, tequila and lime juice.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a paste-like consistency.
4
Set aside.
5
Pour soy sauce over the chicken and set aside for 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, In a medium sized skillet, saute the onion and the red, green and yellow bell peppers with the remaining tablespoon of butter or margarine, stirring occasionally.
7
Meanwhile, cook fettuccini according to package directions.
8
When the peppers have wilted, add the chicken and soy sauce.
9
Toss and add the reserved tequila/lime paste and cream.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Gently simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick.
12
Toss with well drained fettuccini and garnish with cilantro.
13
Serve.

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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 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tequila Fettuccini falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Fettuccini

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