How To Make Chicken Tequila Fettuccini Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccini noodles
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook fettuccini noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add garlic, onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
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Pour in tequila and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the alcohol has evaporated.
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Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add cooked fettuccini noodles and cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss until everything is well coated with the sauce.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 542kcal
- Total Fat : 25g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 140mg
- Sodium : 198mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 39g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 35g
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