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Spicy Chicken Riggies
Spicy Chicken Riggies is made with chicken boneless, pasta sauce, and gluten free rigatoni.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 16 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Get to know the ingredients
gluten free rigatoni
In the method: Boil rigatoni pasta according to package instructions.
chicken boneless (skinless breasts, cut into 1" pieces)
In the method: Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic, and paprika.
paprika
In the method: Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic, and paprika.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 16 oz gluten free rigatoniIngredient note
Source: 1.5 lbs chicken boneless (skinless breasts, cut into 1" pieces)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon paprikaIngredient note
Source: 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 pickled hot cherry peppers (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakesIngredient note
Source: 24 oz pasta sauceIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup heavy whipping creamIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 2 Tablespoon fresh basil (for garnish)
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Spicy Chicken Riggies
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Boil rigatoni pasta according to package instructions.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook chicken until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Cook the pasta al dente. It will continue to cook after you have drained it and when it is added back into the sauce. To save on even more time, you can use pre-cooked chicken . Chicken thighs will also work if that’s what you have. If you are sensitive to heat, you can omit the pickled hot cherry peppers and red pepper flakes.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: deliciousmeetshealthy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
