Description

This Smoked Marry Me Chicken recipe combines tender, juicy smoked chicken breasts with a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy sauce served over fettuccini pasta. Infused with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this dish is an elevated comfort meal perfect for a flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp SPG Blend (salt, black pepper, and garlic powder)

Sauce

1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Pasta and Garnish

1 box fettuccini pasta
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225°F, using a blend of hickory, cherry, and oak wood chips to infuse the chicken with smoky flavor.
Prepare Chicken: Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil and season them evenly on all sides with the SPG blend (salt, black pepper, and garlic powder).
Smoke Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the smoker rack and smoke them for about 45 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring they are fully cooked and tender.
Parboil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccini pasta and parboil for 6 minutes. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water to stop cooking and set aside.
Make Sauce Base: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Create Cream Sauce: Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and whisk quickly to form a roux. Gradually pour in the chicken broth followed by the heavy cream, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to thicken.
Add Flavorings: Stir in the chopped sun dried tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer and meld the flavors for 3-4 minutes.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the parboiled fettuccini to the skillet and toss well to coat the noodles thoroughly with the creamy sauce.
Serve: Slice the smoked chicken breasts and arrange on top of the creamy fettuccini. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and drizzle any extra sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best smoky flavor, use a wood chip blend as suggested, but feel free to use your favorite smoking wood.
Parboiling the pasta helps it finish cooking in the sauce, absorbing more flavor without becoming mushy.
Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without drying out.
This dish pairs beautifully with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Smoking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: smoked chicken, marry me chicken, creamy chicken pasta, smoked chicken pasta, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan sauce, fettuccini recipe