Chicken Tequila Fettuccini Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (16 oz) package fettuccine pasta
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp minced jalapeno peppers
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 tbsp tequila
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/4 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1/4 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	457.11 Kcal (1914 kJ)
Calories from fat	270.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.03g	46%
Cholesterol	169.06mg	56%
Sodium	1297.91mg	54%
Potassium	612.12mg	13%
Total Carbs	14.44g	5%
Sugars	3.76g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	6%
Protein	32.89g	66%
Vitamin C	69.7mg	116%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	53%
Iron	25.7mg	143%
Calcium	55.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.21 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.42g	46%
Cholesterol	47.42mg	56%
Sodium	364.04mg	54%
Potassium	171.69mg	13%
Total Carbs	4.05g	5%
Sugars	1.05g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	6%
Protein	9.23g	66%
Vitamin C	19.5mg	116%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	53%
Iron	7.2mg	143%
Calcium	15.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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