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 & drainedRecipe
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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