{"id":"355ca9b4-4de8-418b-a784-46cd04efc358","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/355ca9b4-4de8-418b-a784-46cd04efc358","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a38148014/chicken-riggies-recipe/","title":"Chicken Riggies","description":"Chicken Riggies is a dish from Utica, NY that is filled with hot peppers, parmesan cheese and perfectly cooked chicken breast.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 - 5 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT0S","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"1 box (16 oz) rigatoni","item":"rigatoni","quantity":1,"unit":"box","metric_alternate":{"quantity":16,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil","item":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces","item":"boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces","quantity":2},{"text":"1/2 medium onion, chopped","item":"medium onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 large bell peppers, chopped","item":"large bell peppers","quantity":2,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"3/4 hot or sweet pickled peppers, chopped","item":"hot or sweet pickled peppers","quantity":0.75,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, optional","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1/2 c. dry white wine","item":"dry white wine","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 c. tomato puree or sauce","item":"tomato puree or sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"1 c. freshly grated parmesan, plus more for garnish","item":"freshly grated parmesan","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for garnish"},{"text":"Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish","item":"Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Add pasta and cook until just al dente, between 5-7 minutes. Drain, but reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Set aside pasta and reserved pasta water."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add the oil and heat until shimmering. Working in batches, add chicken in 1 layer and cook until browned on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate."},{"number":3,"text":"Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in hot (or sweet) peppers and bell peppers, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more. Add garlic and chili flakes (if using), and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute."},{"number":4,"text":"Pour in the white wine, and deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits. Allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato puree, and stir until everything is combined. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for about 7 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the chicken to the pan and allow to cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, just until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the Parmesan and allow it to melt into the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the pasta and ½ cup of pasta water to the pan. Stir until the sauce is cohesive, adding more pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the pasta has reached the texture you desire."},{"number":7,"text":"Serve in bowls, and garnish with more cheese and basil."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:48:48.838501+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:48:48.838501+00:00"}