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Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
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⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
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3 tablespoons butter
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½ cup chicken stock
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3 tablespoons tequila
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
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¼ red onion, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
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½ green bell pepper, sliced
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1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Meanwhile, cook fettuccini according to package directions.
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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 | |
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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.