Chicken Riggies Recipe

Name: Chicken Riggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry sherry; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 each medium sweet red and green pepper, chopped; 4 pickled hot cherry peppers, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup dry sherry; 2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 15 ounces) tomato puree; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 packages (16 ounces each) uncooked rigatoni; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 6 ounces cream cheese, cut up; 1-1/2 cups grated Romano cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1 each medium sweet red and green pepper, chopped
4 pickled hot cherry peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry sherry
2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 15 ounces) tomato puree
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (16 ounces each) uncooked rigatoni
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
6 ounces cream cheese, cut up
1-1/2 cups grated Romano cheese

1
In a large bowl or dish, combine sherry, oil, garlic and oregano. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.
2
Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan.
3
In same pan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add sherry; bring to a boil. Stir in tomato puree, salt and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add chicken; heat through.
4
Meanwhile, in a stockpot, cook rigatoni according to package directions. In a small saucepan, combine cream and cream cheese over medium heat; cook and stir until blended. Add to chicken mixture; stir in Romano cheese.
5
Drain rigatoni; return to stockpot. Add sauce to pasta; toss to combine.

1095

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dry sherry, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 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.

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Chicken Riggies

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