(https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a38148014/chicken-riggies-recipe/) Best Chicken Riggies - How To Make Chicken Riggies (/_assets/design-tokens/delish/static/images/favicon.316831a.ico) (/_assets/design-tokens/delish/static/images/apple-touch-icon.8adc1b7.png) (Delish - Meals & Cooking) (/rss/cooking.xml) (Delish) (/rss/all.xml) (/) (/_assets/fre/scopes/hdm/_next/static/css/3ff5e10dd1b7b758.css) (/_assets/fre/scopes/hdm/_next/static/css/3ff5e10dd1b7b758.css)  (/_assets/design-tokens/delish/static/fonts/GT-Haptik-Black-2.a08f242.woff2) (https://accounts.google.com/gsi/style)   (/search/) (Search) (Search) Search  (Close) (Close)  (bookmarks) (My Recipes)   (/my-stuff) My Recipes  (https://store.delish.com/delish-unlimited-all-access-membership-3.html?cds_tracking_code=del_panelnav) Subscribe  (https://www.delish.com/food-news/a60778795/delish-unlimited-member-portal/) Membership Benefits   (/cooking/recipe-ideas/) Recipes  (/cooking/menus/) Meals   (/holiday-recipes/) Holidays   (/food/) Food Trends  (/kitchen-tools/) Kitchen Tips & Tools   (/food-news/) News  (/videos/) All Videos  (https://www.delish.com/about/a26446372/about-us-contact-information-team-masthead/) About Us   (https://delish.com/email/delish-newsletter) Newsletter  (https://store.delish.com/?source=del_hamburger) Delish Shop   (http://instagram.com/delish) Follow    (/) Other Editions     (/about/a42158542/do-not-sell-my-personal-information/) (Your Privacy Choices) (Opt-Out Icon) Your Privacy Choices  (https://www.hearst.com/-/us-magazines-privacy-notice) Privacy Notice (https://www.hearst.com/-/us-magazines-terms-of-use) Terms Of Use      Skip to Content (Side Panel) (/_assets/design-tokens/fre/static/icons/menu.cf1782e.svg?embed#icon)    (/) (Logo)  (/cooking/recipe-ideas/) Recipes  (/weeknight-dinners/) Dinners  (/holiday-recipes/thanksgiving/) Thanksgiving  (/kitchen-tools/kitchen-secrets/) Kitchen Tips  (/food-news/) News    (https://store.delish.com/delish-unlimited-all-access-membership-3.html?cds_tracking_code=del_topnav) Subscribe (/auth/csrf?action=login&return_url=https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a38148014/chicken-riggies-recipe/) sign in   (Search)          (3rd party ad content)     (/cooking/) Meals & Cooking   (/cooking/recipe-ideas/) Recipe Headquarters   (/cooking/recipe-ideas/a38148014/chicken-riggies-recipe/) Chicken Riggies      Chicken Riggies  By (Justin Sullivan) () (/author/225118/justin-sullivan/) Justin Sullivan  Published: Nov 3, 2021  (Verified) Approved by the (Delish Test Kitchen) () (/about/a60636180/tested-approved-delish-kitchen-process/) Delish Test Kitchen     (Star Fill) (Star Fill) (Star Fill) (Star Fill) (Star Fill)  5  3 Ratings        (chicken riggies dusted with parmesan cheese) (Chicken Riggies)  (//pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a38148014/chicken-riggies-recipe/&description=Delish&media=https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/chicken-riggies-4-1649171289.jpg?resize=1600:*) (pinterest)     PHOTO & FOOD STYLING: LUCY SCHAEFFER     Yields:  4 - 5 serving(s)    Cook Time:      10 mins    Total Time:      40 mins     (Arrow Circle Down Icon) Jump to recipe (bookmarks) Save (print) Print   Aside from a name that's a hoot to utter, Chicken Riggies (aka Utica, New York’s pasta pride and joy) has a lot more going for it, namely that it's a spicy and a bit-sweet pleasure to eat. It’s so good, it might just become a new go-to weeknight dinner for all you non-Uticans out there. There are several versions of Chicken Riggies. Some use cream, which makes that version akin to a vodka sauce. But while delicious, the cream-laced style is equivalent to culinary sacrilege for many in Utica. The slight creaminess of our Chicken Riggies comes from an abundance of freshly grated Parmesan. Beyond richness, the Parm imparts salty, irresistible umami depth.  Omit the red pepper flakes if you want a bit less heat, but do include the sweet pickled peppers – the vinegary, acidic notes are crucial to this dish. If you’ve turned your home kitchen into a Utica trattoria after making this dish, please let us know how much you liked it by commenting and rating below!   Read More   Advertisement - Continue Reading Below    Ingredients   Kosher salt  1 box (16 oz) rigatoni  2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil  2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces  1/2 medium onion, chopped  2 large bell peppers, chopped  3/4 hot or sweet pickled peppers, chopped  3 cloves garlic, minced  1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, optional  1/2 c. dry white wine  2 c. tomato puree or sauce  Freshly ground black pepper  1 c. freshly grated parmesan, plus more for garnish  Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish    Shop Recipe (https://chicory.co/?utm_source=Chicory&utm_medium=campaign+&utm_campaign=chicory-powered-by-button&utm_id=1&utm_term=Chicory+powered+by+button+&utm_content=Chicory+powered+by+button+) Powered by Chicory          You’ll Also Love:  (https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a38804544/shredded-chicken-tacos-recipe/?itm_source=parsely-api) (Shredded Chicken Tacos) Shredded Chicken Tacos   (https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a39750986/chicken-empanadas-recipe/?itm_source=parsely-api) (Chicken Empanadas) Chicken Empanadas   (https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a38228121/braised-cabbage-recipe/?itm_source=parsely-api) (Braised Cabbage) Braised Cabbage   (https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a39503452/banh-mi-kebabs-recipe/?itm_source=parsely-api) (Bánh Mì Kebabs) Bánh Mì Kebabs   (https://www.delish.com/cooking/a36146989/vegan-tofu-grain-bowl/?itm_source=parsely-api) (Jerk Tofu Grain Bowls) Jerk Tofu Grain Bowls   (https://www.delish.com/cooking/a38107384/olive-garden-chicken-gnocchi-soup-copycat-recipe/?itm_source=parsely-api) (Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup) Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup   (https://www.delish.com/cooking/a39540609/shake-shack-burger-copycat-recipe/?itm_source=parsely-api) (Copycat Shake Shack Burger) Copycat Shake Shack Burger   We've got more! (https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/) GET THE RECIPES        Directions (bookmarks) Save (print) Print    Step  1  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.  Step  2  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.  Step  3  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.  Step  4  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.  Step  5  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.  Step  6  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.  Step  7  Serve in bowls, and garnish with more cheese and basil.         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