| Alternative names | Utica riggies |
|---|---|
| Type | Pasta |
| Place of origin | Utica,New York, United States |
| Main ingredients | Chicken,peppers,rigatoni,tomato sauce |
Chicken riggies orUtica riggies is anItalian-American pasta dish native to theUtica–Rome area ofNew York State.[1][2] Although many variations exist, it is apasta-based dish typically consisting of chicken,rigatoni, and hot or sweet peppers in a spicy cream and tomato sauce.[3][4][5] Many of the chefs from the Utica area seem to have a claim to the dish, yet there seems to be no clear idea who was the originator.[6]