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Spicy Tequila Lime Chicken Fettuccine

Spicy Tequila Lime Chicken Fettuccine is a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet dish that is incredibly easy and so delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 523 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp celtic sea salt
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 8 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 cup tequila
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup Sliced Jalapenos with juice from the jar
  • 1 can ro-tel chili and lime
  • 1 tbsp fresh diced oregano
  • 1 tbsp fresh diced basil
  • 2 tbsp diced cilantro
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup sliced olives drained

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large, heavy pan on medium high until scorching hot, but not smoking.
  2. Drizzle olive oil into pan, and heat until shimmery, about 45 seconds.
  3. Add chicken breasts into pan.
  4. Cook 6 minutes on each side, until well browned.
  5. Remove chicken, set aside.
  6. Add onions to pan, and let brown - about 4 minutes.
  7. Add garlic, and continue to brown, another 2 minutes.
  8. Add tequila and cook down, 4-6 minutes.
  9. Add tomatoes, honey, spices, and olives.
  10. Add chicken back to pan, and cook until 165 degrees internal temperature.
  11. If your chicken is very thick, and it takes so long to cook you reduce all of your sauce - never fear - just add more lime juice, a splash more tequila, and/or some chicken stock.
  12. Serve over al dente fettuccine, and enjoy!
  13. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  14. Can be frozen and re-heated - try to freeze as flat as possible to avoid a giant frozen clump, and add 1/2 cup stock when reheating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 523kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 1672mg (70%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 523

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 523kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 1672mg 70%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%

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