How to Make Chicken Tequila Fettuccini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Tequila Fettuccini is a delicious and unique pasta dish that combines the rich flavors of tequila, chicken, and fettuccini pasta. This recipe is a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. The combination of chicken, tequila, and a creamy sauce makes this dish stand out from other pasta dishes and is sure to impress your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    923 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 228mg
    • Sodium: 1093mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 49g
    • Vitamin C: 101mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 658mg