Chicken Tequila Fettuccini



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Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packagefettuccine pasta
  • ⅓cupchopped fresh cilantro
  • 2tablespoonsminced garlic
  • 2tablespoonsminced jalapeno peppers
  • 3tablespoonsbutter
  • ½cupchicken stock
  • 3tablespoonstequila
  • 2tablespoonsfresh lime juice
  • 3tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 1 ¼poundsskinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed
  • ¼red onion, sliced
  • 1red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 ½cupsheavy whipping cream

  • Directions

    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 (per serving)

    923 Calories
    46g Fat
    71g Carbs
    49g Protein

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