Italian Chicken Spaghetti with Tequila

This isn't your mother's chicken spaghetti! It has an Italian flavor with a hint of tequila sauce. This is an easy recipe that keeps well. Store it in sealable bags or freeze it for later. Kids love it.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 312 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 12 ounces spaghetti
• ½ cup tequila
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• ¼ cup Italian seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.