Chicken Tequila Fettuccini

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(434)

This dish is wonderfully different.

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Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta

  • 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

  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. 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. Meanwhile, cook fettuccini according to package directions.

  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 Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 27g 133%
Cholesterol 228mg 76%
Sodium 1093mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 49g 99%
Vitamin C 101mg 113%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 658mg 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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