CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINI

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This dish is wonderfully different.

Provided by Behr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
¼ red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ green bell pepper, sliced
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 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. Add the stock, tequila and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a paste-like consistency. Set aside.
  • Pour soy sauce over the chicken and set aside for 5 minutes. 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.
  • Meanwhile, cook fettuccini according to package directions.
  • When the peppers have wilted, add the chicken and soy sauce. Toss and add the reserved tequila/lime paste and cream. Bring to a boil. Gently simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick. Toss with well drained fettuccini and garnish with cilantro. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 227.5 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 49.4 g, SaturatedFat 26.5 g, Sodium 1093.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Selim Khan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tequila gives it a unique flavor that everyone loves. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cacashit
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Maso Glory
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The tequila flavor was subtle but it really added something special to the dish.


Rakib Raj
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Uttam Pun
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tequila gives it a unique flavor that everyone loves. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD Anis
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


YOTO SHARK GAMING
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The tequila flavor was subtle but it really added something special to the dish.


Fadekemi Shittu
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Sutamaru Uzamaki
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tequila gives it a unique flavor that everyone loves. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rokon Yt
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Velma Tombs
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The tequila flavor was subtle but it really added something special to the dish.


Juan Sebasti√°n Moreno Monroy
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Steve Alborough
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tequila gives it a unique flavor that everyone loves. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tyler Lucas
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Mi hanan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The tequila flavor was subtle but it really added something special to the dish.


Tala Elizabeth
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Stephen Duncan Connachan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tequila gives it a unique flavor that everyone loves. I highly recommend this recipe.


cash haller
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This dish was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.