Chicken Riggies (Spicy Chicken Rigatoni)
User Reviews
4.9
26 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
383 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Riggies (Spicy Chicken Rigatoni)
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This recipe for chicken riggies is sauteed chicken with peppers and rigatoni pasta, all tossed in a creamy tomato sauce. This spicy chicken rigatoni dish is pure comfort food and can easily be doubled to serve a crowd!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 bottle pasta sauce Classico Riserva Roasted Garlic brand
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 4-6 hot cherry pepper sliced (amount depends on your heat preference
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- Parmesan Cheese optional, freshly grated, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pan heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables have browned and softened. Stir in the cherry peppers and remove the mixture from the pan.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place the rigatoni in the water and cook according to package directions.
- Wipe the pan out with a paper towel and heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes.
- Add the pepper mixture back to the pan with the chicken. Pour the pasta sauce over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer; add the heavy cream and stir until incorporated into the sauce mixture. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour the chicken and sauce mixture over the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle the parsley over the top and serve with parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
639mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
26 reviews
Excellent
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