Chicken riggies

Chicken Riggies or Utica Riggies is an Italian-American pasta dish native to the Utica-Rome metropolitan area in New York. It is a popular dish in the region's restaurants and households.

Ingredients and Preparation

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.

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.

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

• List of pasta dishes
• Italian-American cuisine
• Cuisine of New York City