Best 10 Chicken Riggies Recipes

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**Chicken Riggies: A Savory Italian-American Dish with Endless Variations**

Originating from Utica, New York, chicken riggies is a delectable Italian-American pasta dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful roasted red peppers, and a creamy tomato sauce. This dish is known for its versatility, with numerous variations that cater to diverse tastes. Whether you prefer a spicy kick, a cheesy indulgence, or a healthier twist, there's a chicken riggies recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic versions featuring penne pasta and a rich vodka sauce to lighter options with grilled chicken and a tangy lemon-herb sauce, our collection of recipes offers a culinary adventure for every home cook. Embark on a journey of flavors and find your perfect chicken riggies recipe today.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

UTICA CHICKEN RIGGIES



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This local favorite is almost impossible to find anywhere outside a 20-mile vicinity of Utica, NY. It is a creamy, spicy chicken and pasta dish that is sure to please anyone's taste buds. Enjoy!

Provided by Adria82

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (I usually use three to four chicken breasts)
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 -2 jarred hot pepper, chopped
1 onions or 2 -3 shallots, chopped
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon parsley
salt and black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes (if you want it hot)
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large pot melt butter and then add chicken.
  • Cook chicken over medium heat just until they begin to turn white.
  • Add mushrooms to chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add peppers and onions cook 5-7 minutes (I usually season the veggies and chicken with salt and pepper at this point).
  • Add water, bullion, tomato sauce, heavy cream, and spices.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Add olives and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl mix corn starch with 2-3 tbsp cold water until dissolved.
  • Add corn starch to sauce, stirring continuously until it thickens.
  • If it is very runny just let stand to thicken.
  • Stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately, sprinkling each serving with grated or shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.4, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 194.7, Sodium 405.5, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 40.1

CHICKEN RIGGIES



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This is Utica, New York's, specialty dish. Rigatoni (riggies) pasta is paired with chicken and spicy peppers in a creamy red/white sauce. Some other popular additions are mushrooms and black olives.

Provided by Conde54

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, diced
2 Cubanelle peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 hot cherry peppers, seeded and minced
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add rigatoni pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides, and no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
  • Stir onion, Cubanelle peppers, and garlic into the skillet. Cook and stir until onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and hot cherry peppers. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cooked chicken and heavy cream; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta.
  • Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 576.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CHICKEN RIGGIES



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Rigatoni cooked with cream and cream cheese spells comfort when combined with chicken marinated in sherry and garlic. - Jackie Scanlan, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (1-3/4 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
1 each medium sweet red and green pepper, chopped
4 pickled hot cherry peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry sherry
2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 15 ounces) tomato puree
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (16 ounces each) uncooked rigatoni
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
6 ounces cream cheese, cut up
1-1/2 cups grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or dish, combine sherry, oil, garlic and oregano. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add sherry; bring to a boil. Stir in tomato puree, salt and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add chicken; heat through., Meanwhile, in a stockpot, cook rigatoni according to package directions. In a small saucepan, combine cream and cream cheese over medium heat; cook and stir until blended. Add to chicken mixture; stir in Romano cheese., Drain rigatoni; return to stockpot. Add sauce to pasta; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN RIGGIES



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This results in a sauce that seems much richer than it actually is, and I think you'll love the subtle sweetness the wine imparts, which works wonderfully with the heat from the peppers.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces hot Italian ground sausage meat
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 onion, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, roughly chopped
½ cup Marsala wine
1 (28 ounce) can whole Italian plum tomatoes (such as San Marzano), crushed
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup water, or as needed
1 ½ cups chopped hot and sweet peppers
½ cup pitted and chopped kalamata olives
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
1 pound rigatoni
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage, mushrooms, onions, salt, and black pepper in hot oil until vegetables are softened and sausage is browned, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir chopped chicken to sausage mixture; cook and stir over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in wine and cook, stirring to remove any browned bits off the bottom of the pan, until most of the wine is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream; simmer for 30 minutes. If needed, add water to create a thick sauce.
  • Stir peppers, olives, and garlic into sauce. Continue to simmer until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in parsley.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until nearly cooked, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine sauce and cooked pasta, stir in cheese, cover and set aside until pasta has absorbed the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1051.4 calories, Carbohydrate 110.2 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 56.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1001.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CHICKEN RIGGIES - UTICA, NY



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pasta     Simmer

Yield 6-8 portions

Number Of Ingredients 19

2-3 Italian frying peppers or bell peppers in 1 inch strips
2 small onions, sliced in large rings
3-4 chicken breasts, cubed
1 stick of butter (you won't use it all!)
1/2 cup of flour
2 cans of chicken broth
parsley, dried or fresh, to taste
salt
pepper
3-4 tbsps of tomato paste
4 cloves of garlic
olive oil
red pepper flakes
2 italian long hot peppers
marinated cherry peppers in a jar, to taste
jarred cherry pepper mash, to taste
1/4 cup red wine
light or heavy cream
1 and 1/2 to 2 boxes of pasta, penne or rigatoni

Steps:

  • Saute peppers and onions in large sauce pan/kettle, salt lightly. When onions are sweat, add garlic cloves, whole, peeled and scored. Pepper & RP flakes to taste. When all veggies are softened, add cubed chicken and saute until almost cooked thru. Remove all ingredients from pan and set aside on a dish that will retain juices. add butter to the pan and more olive oil if needed and flour and begin to cook to build a roux. You can add broth to loosen up the roux if needed. You want it to be about the consistency of peanut butter. Medium high until it begins to brown. the more you brown this roux, the richer and deeper the taste of your dish will be. When color achieved, stir in tomato paste & some of the cherry peppers. Taste the roux at this point to judge heat. Thin the whole thing down with at least a can of the chicken stock, stirred in slowly. It will look like a gravy at this point, except for the red pigment from the paste. Add all of your other ingredients back in and stir well. Add wine at this point, if desired. Simmer this until about 10 minutes before serving. Boil pasta water now. Stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the cream. You can judge the consistency and color to be what you prefer. Add some grated cheese to taste, Parmesan or Pec. romano Serve with some garlic bread and a salad!

CHICKEN RIGGIES II



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This Riggie recipe simmers chicken breast in tomato sauce, cream, sherry, shallots, garlic and sweet peppers, and serves it all over hot, cooked rigatoni pasta - of course. Thus the name, Chicken Riggies! This recipe makes them beg for more; my husband hounds me to make this for him!

Provided by LOVES TO COOK

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
10 tablespoons minced shallot
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
salt and pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) jar sweet red peppers, drained and julienned
½ cup fresh tomato sauce
¼ cup dry sherry
1 pint heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil and melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and saute until soft, then add chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste and saute for 8 to 10 minutes, or until halfway cooked.
  • Add peppers and stir in tomato sauce, reduce heat to low and simmer about 10 minutes. Add sherry and simmer for another 10 minutes, then stir in cream and simmer for 10 minutes more. Toss all with hot, cooked pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 162.7 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 457.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPICY CHICKEN RIGATONI (CHICKEN RIGGIES)



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A popular dish in upstate New York, where my boyfriend is from. It's a spicy chicken and tomato-based sauce ladled over fat rigatoni pasta. Not for the meek who are afraid of heat!

Provided by Stellar

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 large shallot, chopped
3 boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces, or more to taste
5 fresh cherry peppers, thinly sliced, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup dry sherry
½ cup whole milk
1 small bunch fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat butter and oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot to the skillet; cook and stir until fragrant and shallots are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until it is no longer pink and the internal temperature reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cherry peppers into chicken mixture; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce; mix thoroughly. Lower heat to medium and simmer, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour sherry into tomato sauce mixture; simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Pour in milk and simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mix in torn basil leaves. Spoon tomato sauce over pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 542.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

UTICA CHICKEN RIGGIES RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Mary Anne Daino

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick of margarine (do not use butter, this is important and one of my secrets)
1 onion, minced
3 large cloves of garlic, minced
20 oz. jar of sweet cherry peppers, seeded and rough chopped
3 hot cherry peppers (also in a jar), seeded and rough chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 can of chicken broth
1 15oz can of tomato sauce (plain)
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1) Melt the stick of margarine over low in a large pan or pot, once melted, add the minced onion. 2) While the onions are cooking slowly (almost melting), seed and chop up your peppers. When the onions start to become translucent, add the peppers and minced garlic to the pan. 3) Cook the peppers for 5 minutes and then turn the heat up to medium and add the chicken. Sauté until chicken starts to turn white (doesn't need to be fully cooked). Then add the chicken broth, cream, tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. Whisk it all together and make sure the cheese is completely melted. 4) Cover and let simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. After 1 hour, uncover, and turn the heat up to medium and let simmer for another 10 minutes. Sometimes the sauce separates a bit, but it's not big deal. Just take a whisk and bring it back together. .

CHICKEN RIGGIES



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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

What You'll Need
1 stick of margarine (do not use butter, this is important and one of my secrets)
1 onion, minced
3 large cloves of garlic, minced
20 oz. jar of sweet cherry peppers, seeded and rough chopped
3 hot cherry peppers (also in a jar), seeded and rough chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese
1lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 can of chicken brother
1 15oz can of tomato sauce (plain)
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • What You'll Do 1) Melt the stick of margarine over low in a large pan or pot, once melted, add the minced onion. If you don't know how to mince an onion, check out this video. If your eyes start to hurt while you're mincing, put on a pair of sunglasses, it totally works. Minced Onion Minced Onion Minced Onion Melting in Margerine Minced Onion Melting in Margarine 2) While the onions are cooking slowly (almost melting), seed and chop up your peppers. When the onions start to become translucent, add the peppers and minced garlic to the pan. Chopped up Cherry Peppers Chopped up Cherry Peppers Add the Cherry Peppers and Minced Garlic to "Melted Onions" Add the Cherry Peppers and Minced Garlic to "Melted Onions" 3) Cook the peppers for 5 minutes and then add the chicken. Sauté until chicken starts to turn white (doesn't need to be fully cooked). Then add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, cream and parmesan cheese. At this point, I'll also take about a table spoon of the hot cherry pepper juice and drop it in the sauce. Add the Chicken and Sauté Add the Chicken and Sauté Add the Broth, Sauce, Cream and Cheese Add the Broth, Sauce, Cream and Cheese 4) Cover and let simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. After 1 hour, uncover, and turn the heat up to medium and let simmer for another 10 minutes. Sometimes the sauce separates a bit, but it's not big deal. Just take a whisk and bring it back together. 5) Serve over 1-1.5 lbs rigatoni pasta. That's it! This is a pretty simple recipe, but it's a dish that packs big flavor. Utica natives, where is your favorite place to get riggies?

CHICKEN RIGGIES I



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Chicken breasts simmered with red sauce, peppers, mushrooms, black olives and alfredo sauce and served over hot cooked rigatoni pasta. Get rigged with Chicken Riggies!

Provided by Kathi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
2 cups red spaghetti sauce
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar hot cherry peppers, drained
2 cups Alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, until well browned. Add spaghetti sauce, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, olives, and hot peppers. Stir all together and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Add Alfredo sauce, stir until blended, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Spoon over hot, cooked pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 978.3 calories, Carbohydrate 79.6 g, Cholesterol 121.9 mg, Fat 54.2 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 3047.9 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • If you don't have any vodka, you can use white wine or chicken broth.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not dry.
  • Serve over pasta, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Chicken Riggies is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, Chicken Riggies is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please, give Chicken Riggies a try.

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