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

Faizan Rao
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used gluten-free pasta and added some extra vegetables, and it was still delicious. Definitely a keeper!


AN ALL AMERICAN CARTEL LLC
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes, and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Okoth Fred
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked al dente. I'll definitely be making this again!


Najmul Gfd
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Nishant Bhandari
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Stacie Herbert
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This recipe was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Johnk Mutugu555
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Annie Lewis
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used gluten-free pasta and added some extra vegetables, and it was still delicious. Definitely a keeper!


emma perez
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes, and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


sawsan sofi
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked al dente. I'll definitely be making this again!


Santos Pandey
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Terry Hooper
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Elginay Fisher
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This recipe is a fail. The sauce was bland and the chicken was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Innocentia Thusi
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked al dente. I'll definitely be making this again!


Milon Mahmud
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The sauce was a little too spicy for me, but the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Sali Losha
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used whole wheat pasta and added some extra veggies, and it was still delicious. Definitely a keeper!


James MAJOR
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added a little extra cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.