hacienda-style chicken fettuccini fernando
(2 ratings)
I LOVED this dish that a local Mexican restaurant back in Indiana called the "Hacienda" used to serve, until they changed chefs, and it was AWFUL! So, I went home and came up with my own, (better!), version! At least in MHO!! It's like a Mexican-Style Fettucini Alfredo. REALLY good!! Photo by Caroline Cooks
(2 ratings)
yield
4 -6
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For hacienda-style chicken fettuccini fernando
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4boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into large bite-sized chunks or strips
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1small onion cut into thin wedges and separated
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1red bell pepper, julienned thinly
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2 Tbl.butter
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2 Tbl.vegetable or olive oil
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pinch each salt and pepper to taste
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1/4 tsp.garlic powder
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1/4 tsp.cumin
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1 (1 lb.)jar 5 brothers or bertolli alfredo sauce, ragu is "so-so"
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1/4 cupsour cream
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2cups shredded sargento 4-blend mexican cheese, divided
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1 (15 oz.)can medium black olives, drained and halved lengthwise
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1/2 cupjarred jalapeno rings, or as many as you'd like in there
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1 (8 oz.)pkg. fresh sliced mushrooms
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4servings-worth cooked and drained fresh fettuccini
How To Make hacienda-style chicken fettuccini fernando
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1Lightly season the chicken with salt, pepper,garlic powder and cumin. Then very lightly brown chicken in butter and oil on all sides, reduce heat, add onion, green pepper, and ¼ cup water. Cover and simmer til chicken and vegetables are done, about 12-15 minutes, adding mushrooms during last 5 minutes. Drain, then add rest of ingredients, (except fettuccini), *adding just 1 cup of the cheese. Simmer this on LOW just til heated through, *do not boil or it might separate because of the sour cream. Serve over, (*or mix in), fresh (cooked) fettucini noodles. Top/garnish with last of cheese, and chopped parsley if desired. Cover and let set 3-5 minutes til cheese has melted, or pop into the oven for a few minutes. Serves 4-6.
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