Berglund: Tequila Chicken

Tequila Chicken- I can't claim I came up with it, I found it on a website about 8 years ago.

Ingredients

 * 1lb	spinach Fettuccine, uncooked
 * 2 	tbsp	minced garlic
 * 2 	tbsp	minced jalapeno pepper
 * 3 	tbsp	unsalted butter or margarine
 * 1/2 	cup	low-sodium chicken broth
 * 2 	tbsp	gold tequila
 * 2 	tbsp	lime juice
 * 3 	tbsp	soy sauce
 * 1 1/4 	lbs	chicken breast, diced 3/4 inch
 * 1/2 	med	red onion, thinly sliced
 * 1/2 	med	red bell pepper, thinly sliced
 * 1/2 	med	yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
 * 1/2 	med	green bell pepper, thinly sliced
 * 1 1/2 	cup	heavy cream

Procedure

 * 1) 	Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
 * 2) 	Saute cilantro, garlic and jalapeño in 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
 * 3) 	Add chicken broth, tequila and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a pastelike consistency. Set aside.
 * 4) 	Pour soy sauce over diced chicken.
 * 5) 	Marinate for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook onion and peppers, stirring occasionally, with remaining butter over medium heat until wilted.
 * 6) 	Add chicken and soy sauce; toss and add reserved tequila/lime paste and cream. Bring to a boil, until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
 * 7) 	Toss with hot pasta and serve immediately.
 * 8) 	Courtesy of the National Pasta Organization - www.ilovepasta.org