Utica Chicken Riggies

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.

Cut chicken into nice pieces.

Julienne bell pepper into strips.

Chop onion.

Add garlic to the mix.

Incorporate cherry peppers into the dish.

Open a can of whole tomatoes and add to the mixture.

Season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste.

Cook the chicken in a skillet until browned.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet with the chicken.

Pour in the whole tomatoes and let it cook down nicely.

Add cream to the mixture for richness.

Cook rigatoni pasta in boiling water until three-quarters done.

Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and sauce.

Let the pasta soak up the flavors for about five more minutes.

Finish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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