Marry Me Chicken (Our Way): A Creamy Classic Rooted in Local Love



Some recipes earn legendary status for a reason. Our Marry Me Chicken with Fettuccine + Basil is rich, comforting, and just indulgent enough to feel special — the kind of meal that makes people linger at the table a little longer.

But what truly makes this dish shine isn’t just the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce or the tender, golden-seared chicken. It’s the local farmers and food makers behind every ingredient. This is a recipe that tells a story — one of care, craftsmanship, and deep connection to our regional food system.

At Acme Farms + Kitchen, this is exactly how we believe dinner should feel.

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Marry Me Chicken with Fettuccine + Basil

Serves 4
30 Minute Meal
Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 4 equal cutlets

  • Salt + pepper, to taste

  • About ¼ cup AP flour

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • ¼ cup dry white wine (optional)

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • ½ cup dry-packed sliced sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1 pkg fresh fettuccine

  • ¾ cup cream

  • 2 oz parmesan cheese, grated, divided

  • 1 oz fresh basil, leaves picked and torn if large

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. Season the chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper. Place the flour on a plate and dredge the chicken, shaking off any excess.

  3. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted and the foam subsides, add the chicken cutlets and sear until golden on both sides, about 4–5 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium-low.

  4. Add the garlic and optional red pepper flakes to the pan. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it darkens and begins to stick to the pan, about 1½ minutes.

  5. Increase heat to medium. If using wine, add it now to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until nearly evaporated. Stir in the chicken broth, oregano, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.

  6. While the sauce reduces, cook the fettuccine according to package directions.

  7. Stir the cream into the sauce and simmer for another 2 minutes. Add ¾ of the parmesan, stirring until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer 2–3 minutes to warm through.

  8. Drain the pasta, reserving about ⅓ cup of the cooking water.

  9. Add pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce, adding pasta water a few tablespoons at a time if needed to loosen.

  10. Plate the chicken and pasta, finishing with remaining parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.

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Bellingham Pasta Company — Fresh Pasta, Made with Care

Bellingham Pasta Company handcrafts fresh pasta using simple ingredients and time-honored techniques. Their fettuccine has the perfect balance of tenderness and bite, designed to hold sauces beautifully. Because it’s made fresh (not dried or mass-produced), it cooks quickly and tastes noticeably better. It’s the kind of pasta that quietly elevates the entire dish.

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Osprey Hill Farm — Thoughtfully Raised, Exceptionally Tender

Osprey Hill Farm raises pasture-based chicken with deep respect for animal welfare and the land. Their chickens live in clean, open environments and are raised without shortcuts, which results in better texture and flavor. The meat is juicy, tender, and never watery or bland. Starting with chicken this well raised means the dish needs very little to shine.

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Farmwild — Fresh Herbs That Bring a Dish to Life

Farmwild grows their herbs using innovative hydroponic and aquaponic systems right here in Bellingham. This soil-free method uses significantly less water while allowing for precise nutrient control and year-round growing. Their basil is exceptionally fresh and aromatic, adding brightness that balances the richness of this dish. It’s a small ingredient that makes a big impact.

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Twin Brook Creamery — Rich, Local Dairy Done Right

Twin Brook Creamery produces small-batch dairy using milk from cows raised with care and integrity. Their cream is rich, clean, and naturally luscious, without unnecessary processing. It creates a silky sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy. This is comfort food made possible by truly good dairy.

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Ferndale Farmstead — Nutty, Savory Cheese with Purpose

Ferndale Farmstead crafts their cheeses in small batches using traditional methods and local milk. Their parmesan adds nutty depth and savory balance to the sauce. It melts smoothly and enhances the dish without overpowering it. This final layer brings everything together.

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Why This Recipe Matters to Us

This dish is a perfect snapshot of our values at Acme Farms + Kitchen:

  • Food should be deeply nourishing and joyful

  • Ingredients should be real, recognizable, and responsibly sourced

  • And meals should connect us — to each other and to the people who grow our food

Whether you’re cooking this recipe at home or enjoying it as part of one of our meal kits you ordered with us, know that every bite can support a thriving local food community.

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