Chicken Tequila Fettuccini

Chicken Tequila Fettuccini

Total Time
1h 6m
27m prep ยท 39m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Hard
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Ingredients

  • 1 package fettuccine pasta , 16 ounce
  • 0.33 cups chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 cups chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1.25 pounds skinless , boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
  • 0.25 reds onion , sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 0.5 yellows bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 0.5 greens bell pepper , sliced
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. 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. Add the stock, tequila and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a paste-like consistency. Set aside.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, cook fettuccini according to package directions.

  4. 4

    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.

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