hacienda-style chicken fettuccini fernando
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
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
---
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into large bite-sized chunks or strips
- 1 - small onion cut into thin wedges and separated
- 1 - red bell pepper, julienned thinly
- 2 Tbl. - butter
- 2 Tbl. - vegetable or olive oil
- - pinch each salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp. - garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. - cumin
- 1 (1 lb.) - jar 5 brothers or bertolli alfredo sauce, ragu is "so-so"
- 1/4 cup - sour cream
- 2 - cups shredded sargento 4-blend mexican cheese, divided
- 1 (15 oz.) - can medium black olives, drained and halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup - jarred jalapeno rings, or as many as you'd like in there
- 1 (8 oz.) - pkg. fresh sliced mushrooms
- 4 - servings-worth cooked and drained fresh fettuccini
How To Make hacienda-style chicken fettuccini fernando
-
Step 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.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Chicken
Category:
Pasta
Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#southwestern
Keyword:
#fettuccini
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes