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    Chicken Riggies


    Source of Recipe


    Internet and modifications

    Recipe Introduction


    Chicken Riggies are a favorite in Utica

    List of Ingredients





    4 Tbsp butter
    2-1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
    8 oz pkg mushrooms, sliced
    1 medium green pepper, chopped
    1 medium hot pepper, chopped (optional)
    1 medium onion, chopped
    2 cups water
    2 tsp chicken bouillon OR 2 cubes
    1 cup tomato sauce
    1/2 pint heavy cream
    1 tsp paprika
    1 tsp parsley
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    1/2 cup black olives
    2 Tbsp cornstarch
    1 lb rigatoni, cooked & drained

    Recipe



    In a large pot, melt butter and add chicken
    Cook over medium heat until tender
    Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes
    Add peppers and onions and continue cooking until soft, about 5-7 minutes
    Add water, bouillon, sauce, heavy cream and spices
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
    Add olives and simmer 5 minutes more
    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water until it dissolves
    Add to the sauce, stirring continuously until it thickens
    When thickened, mix sauce with rigatoni together in deep bowl and serve immediately
    Sprinkle with parmesan cheese

 

 

 


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