Chicken riggies

Chicken riggies, also known as Utica riggies, is a beloved Italian-American pasta dish originating from the Utica-Rome area of New York State. This hearty meal has numerous variations but typically features rigatoni pasta, tender chicken, and either hot or sweet peppers, all tossed in a spicy cream and tomato sauce. Though many chefs from the Utica region claim to have created the original recipe, the true originator remains unknown.