Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(16 ounce) packagefettuccine pasta
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⅓cupchopped fresh cilantro
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2tablespoonsminced garlic
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2tablespoonsminced jalapeno peppers
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3tablespoonsbutter
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½cupchicken stock
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3tablespoonstequila
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2tablespoonsfresh lime juice
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3tablespoonssoy sauce
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1 ¼poundsskinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed
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¼red onion, sliced
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1red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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½yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
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½green bell pepper, sliced
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1 ½cupsheavy whipping cream
Cooking 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
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories923 | |
% 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 |
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Protein 49g |
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Vitamin C 101mg |
507% |
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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