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CPK Chicken Tequila Fettuccine

Chicken Tequila Fettuccine with creamy tequila jalapeño lime sauce, pasta, bell peppers and red onions is one of the most popular entrees at California Pizza Kitchen for a reason, it's DELICIOUS!

 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 718 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeños minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 red onion sliced thinly
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced thinly
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced thinly
  • 1/2 green bell pepper sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 pound spinach fettucini cooked and drained, not rinsed

Instructions

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  1. Add the garlic and jalapeno in a small saucepan with the butter and cook over medium low heat.
  2. Add the chicken stock, tequila, lime juice and cook until it has the consistency of a glaze, then turn off the heat and whisk in the cream and soy sauce.
  3. Add the vegetable oil to the pan, season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook on medium high heat, 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken and add in the bell peppers and onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until just slightly crisp.
  5. Chop the chicken into cubes and add it back into the pan with the bell peppers and pasta.
  6. Add in the heavy cream mixture and cilantro.
  7. Toss together and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.

Nutrition Information

Calories 718kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 209mg (70%) Sodium 771mg (32%) Potassium 661mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1630IU (33%) Vitamin C 49.4mg (55%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 718

% Daily Value*

Calories 718kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 209mg 70%
Sodium 771mg 32%
Potassium 661mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1630IU 33%
Vitamin C 49.4mg 55%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.