Italian Chicken Spaghetti With Tequila Recipes

CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINI

Steps:

• 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.

CREAMY CHICKEN TEQUILA PASTA

Steps:

• Combine chicken and soy sauce in a bowl and chill until needed.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in skillet over medium heat; add onion and peppers and stir cook until onion softens.
• Remove from pan and save.
• In the same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining oil and add cilantro, garlic and jalapeno and stir cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tequila and lime juice. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has evaporated (5 to 7 minutes).
• Add chicken and soy sauce mixture and cream to skillet. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick (7 to 10 minutes).
• Stir in onion and peppers.
• Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.

TEQUILA CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Cook chicken halfway, about 5-7 minutes om med-high heat.
• Add pepper, garlic and onion to pan, cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until they begin to soften Season with pepper, onion powder, and cayenne.
• cook additional 2-3 min on medium heat.
• At this stage add the lime juice and tequila, distributing evenly. Turn flame to low.
• Add tomato sauce and stir to coat. At this point add the bouillon to the hot water and dissolve. Add the water 1 tbsp at a time and stir, until the desired consistency is reached.
• Serve tossed with your favorite pasta, (12-16 oz.).