Chicken Riggies
Chicken Riggies are a classic Italian-American dish originating from Utica, NY. It's a hearty pasta dish featuring rigatoni, chicken, and a spicy tomato cream sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Rigatoni - 1 pound
- Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
- Marinara sauce - 2 cups
- Crushed red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
- Bell peppers - 2, chopped
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Chicken breasts - 2, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic, onion, bell peppers, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the marinara sauce and heavy cream to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked chicken and rigatoni to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve the Chicken Riggies with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 70g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g