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Utica's Chicken Riggies

SERVES
6
COOK TIME
35 Min

Utica's Chicken Riggies is a hearty pasta dish with a unique and flavorful sauce. The recipe comes from Utica, a small town in upstate New York. Although there are a few different stories about who came up with the original recipe, there's no question that it's a winner. 

What You'll Need

  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 5 hot cherry peppers, cut in quarters
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced

What to Do

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Cook onion, garlic, and cherry peppers 5 minutes or until tender.
  3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, and add to skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink. Add broth and wine and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and cook 5 minutes. Add butter, Parmesan cheese, and basil, and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened.
  4. Add pasta to skillet, mix well, and heat 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.
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