Here’s a dish that takes no time to make. It’s perfect for a week night…or any night. It’s my rendition of a Tequila Lime Chicken and Fetticucuni. Trust me, it will make you want to come back for more. It’s also super simple and easy to make. You could probably do this with your eyes closed, but no worries, I’ll walk you through it.
Tequila Lime Chicken Fetticcuni
- 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 1/4 table spoon of each (salt, pepper, cumin, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/2 pound of fetticcuni (dried or fresh)
- 1/4 cup of tequila
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of chopped clinatro
- 1/2 a medium onion, sliced
- 1 serrano chili pepper – seeded and minced
- the zest and juice of a lemon
- 1/4 cup of cream
The Process
Cook and drain the pasta. Allow it to cool and set it to the side. LIberally season the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and red pepper flake mixture. Heat oil in a heavy bottom skillet. Sear and brown chicken breasts on both sides until cooked through. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and add sliced onions and garlic and cook until translucent. Add garlic, serrano, lemon juice and zest and cook for one minute more. Deglaze pan by adding tequila being sure to scrape the bottom of the pan. Add cream, chicken, and pasta to the pan. Cook for a few minutes until all ingredients have been well tossed together and cream mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and toss in cilantro at the last possible moment. Plate…and enjoy!
A perfect combo! Very yummy looking!
Cheers,
Rosa
I would be coming back for seconds Darius!!
Dude!
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What happened to the rest of the 7-day health challenge recipes??? Did you give up? Help a sista out…my sister and I are trying our best to do this but we need more recipes.
This looks absolutely fantastic. Of course, anything with tequila was bound to be a hit in my book!
Great flavors!
I’m loving this! What a great combination of flavors. I’m used to vodka sauce for pasta but would never have thought of tequila. I’m all for utilizing the liquor cabinet for dinner. Yum!
I’m planning on fixing this dish tonight. I can smell the flavors.
I tried this recipe tonight, and MAN…this dish is fantastic!
It is 11am on a Thursday morning. I took off from work today to handle some personal business… and I stopped by the grocery store for these ingredients. The fiance is currently preparing the kitchen for me… and guess what’s for lunch? hehe
I will report back after we (me, fiance, and son) eat… (And I’ll repeat our comments on your Facebook page).
Keep cookin!
PS: I’m still waitin for the “box of chocolates” assorted cupcake specials. LOL
Brings me back to my days of working at California Pizza Kitchen where one of my favorite meals was something just like this… I’m sure your homemade version is even better though!
The tastes were fantastic! I love this dish, and would make it again. Folks around me have a serious problem with cilantro. so it left more for me. LOL
But as I mentioned on Facebook, I lost a lot of moisture. After going back for diagnosis, I realized we over-measured 1/2 a box of pasta. I think we simply used too many noodles, which of course absorb the moisture like a sponge.
I’ll probably do the shrimp and angel hair this weekend. My mouth waters every time I see the dang picture.
So! I made this tonight subbing white wine for tequila and adding fresh tomatoes. Result: AAAAAAWESOME!! Love it Darius! Extra official! Ow! Thanks!