Noodles & Pasta

Italian Chicken Spaghetti with Tequila

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Drescription

Spaghetti tossed with chicken in a zesty tequila-infused tomato sauce. A lively, bold fusion of Italian and Southwestern flavors.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
  • 1/4 cup italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup tequila
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Place spaghetti in a large bowl.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until browned; stir in the Italian seasoning and garlic and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tequila; simmer another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the bowl with the spaghetti and stir to combine; serve immediately.
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