Chicken Tequila Fettuccine

This dish is complex, with a slightly smoky flavor.  Don't let the strange ingredient combo scare you - it's good eats!

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 5 tablespoons tequila
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 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 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Grill chicken.
2. In a medium saucepan, saute the garlic and jalapeno pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. 
3. Add the stock, tequila, soy sauce, and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a paste-like consistency. Set aside.
4. 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.
5. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions.
6. When the peppers have wilted, add the chicken. Toss and add the reserved tequila/lime paste and cream. 
7. Bring to a boil. Gently simmer until sauce is thick. 
8. Toss with well drained fettuccine. Serve.

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Original recipe: No idea.  None of the recipes I can find by googling it look the same? This, Maybe?

Posted by Jasmine