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Chicken Riggies[edit]

Chicken Riggies is a popular Italian-American pasta dish that originated in the Utica area of New York State. The dish is known for its spicy and creamy tomato sauce that is served over rigatoni pasta, combined with chicken and bell peppers.

History[edit]

The origins of Chicken Riggies are somewhat debated, but it is widely accepted that the dish was created in the Utica-Rome area of New York in the late 20th century. The name "Riggies" is derived from the type of pasta used, rigatoni, which is a large, tube-shaped pasta that holds the sauce well.

Ingredients[edit]

The main ingredients of Chicken Riggies include:

Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Rigatoni pasta
Bell peppers, typically a mix of red and green
Onion
Garlic
Tomato sauce
Heavy cream
Hot cherry peppers or banana peppers for spice
Olive oil
Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of Chicken Riggies involves several steps:

1. Cooking the Chicken: The chicken is sautéed in olive oil until it is browned and cooked through. 2. Making the Sauce: The onion, garlic, and bell peppers are cooked until soft. Tomato sauce and heavy cream are added to create a creamy, spicy sauce. Hot cherry peppers are included to add heat. 3. Combining Ingredients: The cooked rigatoni is added to the sauce along with the chicken. The dish is simmered to allow the flavors to meld. 4. Serving: Chicken Riggies is typically garnished with Parmesan cheese and served hot.

Variations[edit]

There are many variations of Chicken Riggies, with some recipes including additional ingredients such as mushrooms, black olives, or artichoke hearts. The level of spiciness can also be adjusted by varying the amount of hot peppers used.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Chicken Riggies is a staple of Central New York cuisine and is often featured at local festivals and events. It is a dish that reflects the Italian-American heritage of the region and is beloved by locals and visitors alike.

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-'''Chicken Riggies''' or '''Utica Riggies''' is an Italian-American pasta dish native to the [[Utica-Rome metropolitan area]] in [[New York (state)|New York]]. It is a popular dish in the region's restaurants and households.
+== Chicken Riggies ==
-== Ingredients and Preparation ==
+[[File:Chicken_Riggies1.jpg|thumb|right|A plate of Chicken Riggies]]
-The main ingredients of Chicken Riggies are [[chicken]], [[rigatoni]] and hot or sweet [[peppers]] in a spicy cream and [[tomato sauce]]. The dish is often served with a topping of grated [[Pecorino Romano]] cheese.
-The chicken is typically sautéed with peppers, onions, and garlic. The sauce is a combination of chicken broth, tomato sauce, and cream, which is simmered until it thickens. The cooked rigatoni is then combined with the sauce and chicken, and the dish is served hot.
+'''Chicken Riggies''' is a popular Italian-American pasta dish that originated in the [[Utica, New York|Utica]] area of [[New York (state)|New York State]]. The dish is known for its spicy and creamy [[tomato sauce]] that is served over [[rigatoni]] pasta, combined with [[chicken]] and [[bell peppers]].
+== History ==
+The origins of Chicken Riggies are somewhat debated, but it is widely accepted that the dish was created in the Utica-Rome area of New York in the late 20th century. The name "Riggies" is derived from the type of pasta used, [[rigatoni]], which is a large, tube-shaped pasta that holds the sauce well.
+== Ingredients ==
+The main ingredients of Chicken Riggies include:
+* [[Chicken]] breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
+* [[Rigatoni]] pasta
+* [[Bell peppers]], typically a mix of red and green
+* [[Onion]]
+* [[Garlic]]
+* [[Tomato sauce]]
+* [[Heavy cream]]
+* [[Hot cherry peppers]] or [[banana peppers]] for spice
+* [[Olive oil]]
+* [[Parmesan cheese]]
+* [[Salt]] and [[black pepper]]
+== Preparation ==
+The preparation of Chicken Riggies involves several steps:
+. '''Cooking the Chicken''': The chicken is sautéed in [[olive oil]] until it is browned and cooked through.
+. '''Making the Sauce''': The [[onion]], [[garlic]], and [[bell peppers]] are cooked until soft. [[Tomato sauce]] and [[heavy cream]] are added to create a creamy, spicy sauce. [[Hot cherry peppers]] are included to add heat.
+. '''Combining Ingredients''': The cooked [[rigatoni]] is added to the sauce along with the chicken. The dish is simmered to allow the flavors to meld.
+. '''Serving''': Chicken Riggies is typically garnished with [[Parmesan cheese]] and served hot.
 == Variations ==
-There are many variations of Chicken Riggies, with some recipes including other ingredients such as [[mushrooms]], [[olives]], or [[sausage]]. The level of heat can also be adjusted by using different types of peppers or adding hot sauce.
+There are many variations of Chicken Riggies, with some recipes including additional ingredients such as [[mushrooms]], [[black olives]], or [[artichoke hearts]]. The level of spiciness can also be adjusted by varying the amount of hot peppers used.
 == Cultural Significance ==
-Chicken Riggies has become a staple dish in the Utica-Rome metropolitan area, with many local restaurants offering their own version of the dish. The dish is so popular in the region that an annual "Riggies Fest" is held in Utica, where local restaurants compete to see who makes the best Chicken Riggies.
-== See Also ==
+Chicken Riggies is a staple of [[Central New York]] cuisine and is often featured at local festivals and events. It is a dish that reflects the Italian-American heritage of the region and is beloved by locals and visitors alike.
-* [[List of pasta dishes]]
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Utica, New York]]
 * [[Italian-American cuisine]]
-* [[Cuisine of New York City]]
+* [[Rigatoni]]
+* [[Pasta]]
+[[Category:Italian-American cuisine]]
 [[Category:Pasta dishes]]
-[[Category:Italian-American cuisine]]
+[[Category:New York cuisine]]
-[[Category:Cuisine of New York City]]
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