Description

Smoked Marry Me Chicken is a flavorful and juicy smoked chicken breast served with a creamy, spicy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce tossed with fettuccini pasta. This dish combines low-and-slow smoking techniques with a rich, cheesy sauce to deliver an impressive and comforting meal perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

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

Marry Me Sauce

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

Pasta

1 box fettuccini pasta

Garnish

1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

Preheat Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225° F using a combination of hickory, cherry, and oak wood chips to create a balanced smoke flavor that will infuse the chicken.
Season Chicken: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken breasts. Season all sides thoroughly with the SPG blend to impart a savory, garlicky crust while smoking.
Smoke Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the smoker rack and smoke at 225° F for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165° F, ensuring juicy and tender meat with a smoky aroma.
Parboil Pasta: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccini noodles and cook for 6 minutes to parboil. Drain and immediately run cold water over them to stop the cooking process, keeping them firm for tossing in the sauce.
Make Sauce Base: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Prepare Sauce: Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour to form a roux, then gradually pour in the chicken broth and 3/4 cup of heavy whipping cream while whisking constantly. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer to thicken.
Add Flavorings: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce is creamy, well blended, and slightly thickened.
Toss Pasta: Add the parboiled fettuccini noodles into the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat every strand with the rich, flavorful sauce.
Serve: Plate the sauced fettuccini, slice the smoked chicken breasts, and place on top. Drizzle additional sauce over the chicken, then garnish with fresh chopped basil for a lovely aromatic finish.

Notes

Make sure to monitor the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to avoid drying out.
If you don’t have a smoker, you can bake the chicken at 225° F in the oven and add a smoked seasoning blend to the SPG mix for flavor.
Parboiling the pasta helps prevent overcooking when tossed in the hot sauce.
Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
Fresh basil adds a fresh herbal note but can be omitted or substituted with parsley if desired.

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

Keywords: Smoked Chicken, Marry Me Chicken, Creamy Tomato Sauce, Fettuccini Pasta, Smoked Chicken Breast, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan Sauce