Utica Chicken Riggies

Step 1

In a large pot melt butter and then add chicken.

Step 2

Cook chicken over medium heat just until they begin to turn white.

Step 3

Add mushrooms to chicken and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add peppers and onions cook 5-7 minutes (I usually season the veggies and chicken with salt and pepper at this point).

Step 5

Add water, bullion, tomato sauce, heavy cream, and spices.

Step 6

Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 min, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Add olives and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 8

In a small bowl mix corn starch with 2-3 tbsp cold water until dissolved.

Step 9

Add corn starch to sauce, stirring continuously until it thickens.

Step 10

If it is very runny just let stand to thicken.

Step 11

Stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately, sprinkling each serving with grated or shredded Parmesan cheese.