Chicken Riggies
Chicken Riggies pairs tender rigatoni with sautéed chicken and a tangy tomato-pepper sauce enriched with cream for a balanced heat and velvety finish. Sweet Cubanelle and roasted red peppers meet spicy cherry peppers, creating a lively, gently fiery bite in every forkful. Serve it for a comforting weeknight dinner or a hearty gathering pasta that feels special without fuss.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Riggies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook until slightly firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; cook in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
- 3
Stir the onion, Cubanelle peppers, and garlic into the skillet. Cook and stir until the onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and hot cherry peppers; bring to a simmer. Stir in the cooked chicken and heavy cream; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the pasta, then garnish with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 728.11 kcal High 36%
- Protein 38.69 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 95.89 g 35%
- Total Fat 20.07 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.14 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.04 mg High 40%
- Sodium 921.17 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 7.77 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 10.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 176.99 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 5.51 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 952.32 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 32.66 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 42.12 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Riggies is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Peppers, Crushed Tomatoes, Cubanelle Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 728.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Riggies made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Peppers, Crushed Tomatoes, Cubanelle Pepper, Diced Onion, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Riggies?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 728.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Riggies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Riggies healthy?
- Chicken Riggies has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 728.11 calories and 38.69 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 921.17 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.14 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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