Chicken Tequila Fettuccini

Chicken Tequila Fettuccini

This dish is wonderfully different.

Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

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
  • 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

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3
Meanwhile, cook fettuccini according to package directions.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

923
Calories
46g
Fat
71g
Carbs
49g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 923
% Daily Value *
Total Fat46g 59%
Saturated Fat27g 133%
Cholesterol228mg 76%
Sodium1093mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate71g 26%
Dietary Fiber5g 17%
Total Sugars5g
Protein49g
Vitamin C101mg 507%
Calcium98mg 8%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium658mg 14%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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