Tequila Lime Fettuccine

Hey everyone! Just wanted to stop by and share a recipe with you guys.  My hubby {loves} the Tequila Lime Fettuccini at CPK.  I found a recipe on line and gave it a try.  It turned out great! The only missing was the green spinach fettuccini pasta. I didn’t have any so I used regular fettuccini.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package spinach fettuccine pasta

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup chicken stock

3 tablespoons tequila

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed

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 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a medium saucepan, sauté 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, sauté 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.

This is a must try recipe! The flavors are great together! Give this one a try… you might just find a new favorite! Remember take the Thyme to Savor….