Chicken Riggies

Step 1

Boil pasta to al dente in salted water according to package directions. When done, reserve a cup of pasta water, drain pasta and set aside.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, brown chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat in a mixture of 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and butter for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove to a plate. When cool enough to handle, dice it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Add sausage to the pan, break it up with a spoon, and cook until it is no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in white wine, stir to deglaze the pan, and reduce for 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Add crushed tomatoes, cherry peppers and black olives. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in cream and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Mix in chopped chicken and grated cheese. Cook for a minute or two until everything is well combined.

Step 10

Finally, mix the pasta into the sauce. You can stir in a little of the reserved pasta cooking water if you desire a thinner consistency.