Chicken Tequila Fettuccine Recipe

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Chicken Tequila Fettuccine
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions, and keep warm.
  2. Cook 1/3 cup cilantro, garlic, and jalapeños in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 5 minutes; add stock, tequila and lime juice.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until paste like; set aside.
  4. Pour soy sauce over chicken, set aside for 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook onion and peppers with remaining butter until limp, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add chicken and soy sauce, then add reserved tequila/lime paste and cream; mix until all ingredients are blended well.
  7. Simmer sauce until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
  8. Serve over cooked fettuccine and garnish with reserved cilantro and additional diced jalapeños, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 539.27 Kcal (2258 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.44g 33%
Cholesterol 122.53mg 41%
Sodium 886.32mg 37%
Potassium 388.47mg 8%
Total Carbs 57.13g 19%
Sugars 3.23g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.85g 11%
Protein 30.49g 61%
Vitamin C 26.3mg 44%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 10.2mg 56%
Calcium 55.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.41 Kcal (801 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.61g 33%
Cholesterol 43.49mg 41%
Sodium 314.59mg 37%
Potassium 137.88mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.28g 19%
Sugars 1.15g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 11%
Protein 10.82g 61%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 44%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 3.6mg 56%
Calcium 19.6mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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