Best 10 Chicken Tequila Fettuccini Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary expedition to Mexico and Italy with Chicken Tequila Fettuccine, a dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of both worlds. Picture tender chicken breasts sautéed to perfection, infused with the smoky essence of tequila and the zesty tang of lime. Plump shrimp and succulent mushrooms join the party, adding layers of umami and texture. The crowning glory is a creamy fettuccine coated in a luscious tequila-infused sauce, complemented by a medley of colorful vegetables. This tantalizing dish promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

The article presents two variations of this delectable dish: the original Chicken Tequila Fettuccine and a Vegetarian variation. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring cooking success even for novice chefs. The original recipe guides you through the process of preparing the tequila sauce, sautéing the chicken and shrimp, and combining all the ingredients into a cohesive masterpiece. The Vegetarian variation caters to plant-based enthusiasts, showcasing a flavorful combination of roasted vegetables, mushrooms, and a creamy tequila sauce.

To elevate your culinary experience further, the article also includes a recipe for homemade fettuccine pasta. This hands-on approach allows you to create fresh, artisanal pasta that perfectly complements the rich and flavorful sauce. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to craft homemade fettuccine that rivals that of any Italian restaurant.

So, embark on this culinary journey and indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Chicken Tequila Fettuccine, available in both classic and vegetarian options. Treat yourself to a homemade pasta-making experience, and savor the authentic taste of Mexican-Italian fusion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINI



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This dish is wonderfully different.

Provided by Behr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 227.5 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 49.4 g, SaturatedFat 26.5 g, Sodium 1093.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINE



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Make and share this California Pizza Kitchen Chicken Tequila Fettuccine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cooking Queen

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb dry spinach fettuccine (or 2 pounds fresh)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons reserved for garnish or finish)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers (seeds and veins may be eliminated if milder flavor is desired)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (reserve tablespoon per saute)
1/2 cup chicken stock (preferably homemade)
2 tablespoons gold tequila
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, diced 3/4 inch
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare rapidly boiling, salted water to cook pasta; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes for dry pasta, approximately 3 minutes for fresh. Pasta may be cooked slightly ahead of time, rinsed and oiled and then "flashed" (reheated) in boiling water or cooked to coincide with the finishing of the sauce/topping.
  • Cook 1/3 cup cilantro, garlic and jalapeno in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add 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 diced chicken; set aside for 5 minutes. Meanwhile cook onion and peppers, stirring occasionally, with remaining butter over medium heat. When the vegetables have wilted (become limp), add.
  • chicken and soy sauce; toss and add reserved tequila/lime paste and cream.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil; boil gently until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick (about 3 minutes).
  • When sauce is done, toss with well-drained spinach fettuccine and reserved cilantro.
  • Serve family style or transfer to serving dishes, evenly distributing chicken and vegetables.

TEQUILA TURKEY FETTUCCINI



Tequila Turkey Fettuccini image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-ounce olive oil
1/4 red onion, cut into strips
1/2 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 ounces turkey breast, cooked, sliced
1-ounce tequila
4 ounces heavy cream
1/2-ounce fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
9 ounces fettuccini pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 lime wedges, for garnish
2 sprigs cilantro, for garnish
2 tablespoons diced Roma tomato, for garnish
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In saute pan with high heat, add olive oil, onions, jalapeno and saute until translucent. Add garlic and continue to saute for 2 minutes. Add turkey, lightly mix ingredients, careful not to break turkey up to much.
  • Deglaze pan with tequila, pouring around the edge of the saute pan. Add cream, lemon juice and cilantro. Toss together, then add pasta, and toss ingredients while adding Parmesan cheese.
  • Nest pasta on plate, pour sauce over pasta. Lay sprigs of cilantro over top, sprinkle tomatoes on top, and crack pepper around the rim of the plate.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup gold tequila
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Steps:

  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 93 milligrams, Sodium 419 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 1 grams

TEQUILA-CHICKEN FETTUCCINE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Kosher salt
12 ounces fettuccine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
Freshly ground pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Chopped cilantro, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, lime juice, soy sauce and tequila, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and return to a simmer. Stir in the rotisserie chicken and heat through.
  • Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Top with the chicken mixture and cilantro. Serve with the lime wedges.

TEQUILA CHICKEN PASTA



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Chicken and veggies in a tomato tequila lime sauce over pasta. My husband LOVES this one, it's great in the summer with margarita's, and can easily be doubled for parties. I recently retried this recipe as I wrote it the first time and noticed something was a little off, so I edited it, I think this works better! Thanks for the feedback!

Provided by kittykat 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 small white onions or 1/2 small brown onion, sliced
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup tequila (2-3 healthy splashes)
4 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
3 fresh garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup hot water

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.).

HOMEMADE CHICKEN FETTUCCINE



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This chicken alfredo recipe is really unique as it doesn't use a thickening agent, and is very versatile!

Provided by Torrerizor

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces fettuccini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet, brown chicken and mushrooms in butter until chicken is cooked through. Season with garlic salt and pepper. Add whipping cream and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add parmesan cheese when at desired consistency. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 244.6 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 53.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.9 g, Sodium 723.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINE



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Here's a Southwest twist to chicken and fettuccine! This has an intriguing flavor and is a colorful entrée! I like to serve this with a mixed lettuce and fruit salad on the side and garlic bread. Originally from "Pleasures of the Good Earth", a cookbook I got in Sedona, Arizona.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb spinach fettuccine
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, to taste
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons gold tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite sized pieces
1/4 medium red onion, diced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 912.6, Fat 48.2, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 319.7, Sodium 1105.4, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 47.7

CREAMY CHICKEN TEQUILA PASTA



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This chicken and rich sauce is a perfect match with fresh spinach fettuccini. We have crusty rolls on the side to mop up the sauce, its so delcious that you don't want to leave any on your plate.

Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil, divided
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup heavy cream
cooked 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 148.2, Sodium 896.6, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 30.6

CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINE



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This is one of those special occasion recipes. It looks and tastes wonderful. It was created and shared by a local Houston restaurant.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb dry spinach fettuccine (or 2 pounds fresh)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (2 Tbls. reserved for garnish)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers (seeds and veins may be eliminated if milder flavor is desired)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons gold tequila
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, diced into 3/4 inch pieces
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare rapidly boiling, salted water to cook pasta; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes for dry pasta, approximately 3 minutes for fresh.
  • Pasta may be cooked slightly ahead of time, rinsed and oiled and then reheated by dipping into boiling water or cooked to coincide with the finishing of the sauce/topping.
  • Cook 1/3 cup cilantro, garlic and jalapeno in 2 tablespoons melted butter over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add 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 diced chicken; set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook onion and peppers, stirring occasionally, with remaining butter over medium heat.
  • When the vegetables have softened, add chicken and soy sauce; toss and add reserved tequila/lime paste and cream.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil; boil gently until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick (about 3 minutes).
  • When the sauce is done, toss with well-drained spinach fettucine and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1001, Fat 57.7, SaturatedFat 30.5, Cholesterol 319.7, Sodium 955.8, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 47.4

Tips for Making Chicken Tequila Fettuccine

- **Use a good quality tequila.** This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. - **Don't overcook the chicken.** It should be cooked through but still tender and juicy. - **Use a heavy cream that is at least 35% fat.** This will help to create a rich and creamy sauce. - **Add the tequila to the sauce gradually.** This will help to prevent the alcohol from evaporating too quickly. - **Season the dish to taste.** You may want to add more salt, pepper, or chili powder, depending on your personal preference.

Conclusion

Chicken tequila fettuccine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful tequila, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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