Name: Chicken Riggies
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound rigatoni; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 red bell peppers (about 13 ounces), diced; 1 large yellow onion (about 11 ounces), diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup sliced drained hot cherry peppers; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon hot paprika; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish; Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package directions for al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden on the outside but and not fully cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet along with the bell peppers, onions, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, hot peppers, Italian seasoning and paprika and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the chicken and any juices from the bowl and the cream to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink inside, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the pasta and Parmesan and stir until well coated, adding a few tablespoons of pasta water at a time, if desired. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if using.

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