Caramellyy_
Culinary Explorer
Hey, Pasta lovers! Are you looking for an Italian-American pasta? That is cheesy and rich in flavor and spices? This is the Chicken Riggies! I'm sure your family would love this on your family dinner.
Ingredients:



Ingredients:
- 1 pound of rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of vodka (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- If using vodka, pour it into the skillet and stir to incorporate.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.


