Chicken Riggies Recipe

Name: Chicken Riggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/3 cup jarred cherry pepper, chopped fine; 3 tablespoons pepper brine; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 lb pancetta, chopped; 16 ounces whole mushrooms, washed and quartered; 2 red bell peppers, sliced into 1 inch pieces; 1 onion, cut in 1 inch pieces; 5 garlic cloves, monced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked; 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; 1 1/4 cups grated romano cheese

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup jarred cherry pepper, chopped fine
3 tablespoons pepper brine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 lb pancetta, chopped
16 ounces whole mushrooms, washed and quartered
2 red bell peppers, sliced into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, cut in 1 inch pieces
5 garlic cloves, monced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked
1/2 cup pasta cooking water
1 1/4 cups grated romano cheese

1
Combine chicken, brine, oil and 1 tsp salt in a zip lock bag and marinate for 30-60 minutes.
2
Heat 1 tbl oil and add pancetta. Cook until crisp and fat is rendered. Remove and place in medium bowl. Add bell peppers, mushrooms and 1/2 tsp salt and brown in remaining fat. Remove veggies and add to pancetta in bowl.
3
Add remaining oil and add onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cherry peppers, garlic, oregano and garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cream and 1/2 tsp pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until thick.
4
Stir in chicken, veggies and pancetta and simmer covered for about 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Add remaining cherry pepper brine.
5
Add hot cooked pasta and romano cheese and toss with the sauce. Use the cooking water, if mixture is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.

1381

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/3 cup jarred cherry pepper, chopped fine, 3 tablespoons pepper brine, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Riggies falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Riggies

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