Best 6 Tequila Chicken Pasta Recipes

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Tequila chicken pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering with friends. The combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and tangy tequila creates a dish that is both satisfying and unique. This article provides two delicious recipes for tequila chicken pasta, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe features a creamy tequila sauce made with heavy cream, cream cheese, and a generous amount of tequila. The second recipe uses a lighter sauce made with a combination of chicken broth, tequila, and lime juice. Both recipes are simple to follow and can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy or a light sauce, you are sure to find a tequila chicken pasta recipe in this article that you will love.

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

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.

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

TEQUILA CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons canola or olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
1/8 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 dashes cayenne pepper (less than 1/8 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 pound (2 large half breasts) boneless skinless chicken breast; sliced
completely in half making 4 pieces
1 -ounce tequila
4 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
Optional garnish (2 tablespoons each serving):
1 small red onion, diced (use remainder of onion for marinade)
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 whole green onion, chopped
1 curly "Mexican" pepper or cubano, diced
1 sprig fresh cilantro leaves
Salsa picante
Sour cream, in a squeeze bottle
1 tablespoon sliced black olives
1 lemon and lime, cut in thin wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, place 2 tablespoons canola oil, all marinade ingredients, and chicken, and mix thoroughly.
  • In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high to high heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the hot pan and sear on one side until golden brown for about 1 minute. Turn and sear the other side for a few seconds more, and sizzle with the tequila.
  • Transfer seared chicken breasts to a lightly greased sheet pan and bake in oven for about 10 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken from oven and top with the shredded cheese. Place back in the oven for just a minute to melt the cheese and remove. Serve and enjoy!
  • Make it Supreme!
  • Before serving, top with sour cream, salsa picante, and other vegetables for garnish.

PASTA WITH TEQUILA LIME CREAM SAUCE



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This is a good recipe that I found in Epicurian Recipes Website and posted it for CJAY in the topic thread, but here it is for public review.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups cream, plus 2 tablespoons (or can use half-and-half cream or evaporated milk)
1 shallot, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 roma tomatoes, diced
grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon

Steps:

  • Combine garlic and shallot with tequila, lime juice and vinegar. Cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
  • Add cream and cook until reduced by half. Strain out garlic and shallot if desired. Return sauce to heat and whisk in butter.
  • Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Whisk into sauce to thicken.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Add green onions and tomatoes to hot pasta pot and stir. Add drained pasta and sauce and mix well.
  • Serve garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired. You can also top the pasta with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.6, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 186.8, Sodium 121.9, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 13.2

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.).

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right tequila: A good quality blanco or reposado tequila is best for this recipe. Avoid using a flavored tequila, as it will overpower the other flavors in the dish.
  • Cook the chicken properly: The chicken should be cooked through but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give the dish the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste: If you like more or less heat, add or reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you want a creamier sauce, add more sour cream or cream cheese.

Conclusion:

Tequila chicken pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. The chicken is cooked in a creamy tequila sauce that is full of flavor. The pasta is tossed with the chicken and sauce, and then topped with fresh cilantro and cheese. This dish is a perfect way to enjoy tequila without having to drink it straight.

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