I Just Tried Chicken Riggies and Can't Stop Making It

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and thighs are more economical.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

Slice medium Italian sausage and add to a pan over medium-high heat; break it up as it cooks.

Add half a small chopped onion and 6 sliced button mushrooms to the pan; stir until mushrooms cook and onion becomes translucent.

Stir in cubed leftover chicken; sauté for about 3 minutes.

Pour in a jar of marinara sauce and 1 cup of broth; add half a cup of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic; stir to combine.

Add half a cup of sliced black olives, salt, and pepper to taste; stir until everything is nicely combined.

Add banana peppers to the mixture; use any type of pepper you prefer.

Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer while cooking the pasta.

In a separate pot, add 4 cups of rigatoni to salted boiling water; cook until al dente.

Once pasta is done, drain and add it to the sauce; mix everything together.

Top with grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese; mix again.

Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish; top with more mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Place in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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