Description
Chicken Riggies is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring juicy chicken, rigatoni pasta, and a rich, spicy cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or to impress guests with its comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 1 lb (450g) rigatoni pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the rigatoni according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil, season, and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add tomatoes, broth, herbs; simmer. Stir in cream, cheese; adjust seasoning.
- Combine: Add chicken to the sauce, then mix in cooked pasta until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with herbs and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier dish.
- Adjust red pepper for more spice.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
