Lemon Sun

Name: Lemon Sun Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs); 1/2 jar sun-dried tomatoes (about 4 oz), chopped; 2 lemons, juiced; 2 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 lemon, sliced; 1 lb angel hair pasta; 1 can chicken stock (14.5 oz); 1 1/3 cups heavy cream; 1 cup water; 1 lb spaghetti

Lemon Sun is a slow cooker chicken dish that pairs tender shredded chicken with bright lemon and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with angel hair pasta for a complete one-pot meal.

⚡Slow Cooker

🌍Italian-American 🏷️Slow cooker 🏷️Chicken 🏷️Pasta 🏷️Lemon Sun-dried tomato

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🏷️One-pot

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Total

3h 40m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
1/2 jar sun-dried tomatoes (about 4 oz), chopped
2 lemons, juiced
2 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 lemon, sliced
1 lb angel hair pasta
1 can chicken stock (14.5 oz)
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1 cup water
1 lb spaghettioptional

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Instructions

1
Season the bottom of the slow cooker with salt and pepper.
2
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and top with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
3
In a separate bowl, mix together the juice of two lemons, oil from the sun-dried tomato jar, paprika, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic.
4
Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
5
Lay the lemon slices over the top of each chicken breast.
6
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
7
Once cooked, remove and discard the lemon slices. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Set aside.
8
Add the uncooked angel hair pasta to the slow cooker, breaking it if necessary to fit.
9
Pour in the can of chicken stock and the heavy cream.
10
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker on top of the pasta.
11
Add about a cup of water to ensure the pasta is submerged.
12
Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.
13
Stir well and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Don't overcrowd the slow cooker—arrange chicken in a single layer so it cooks evenly.
Add lemon juice and lemon slices in the last 30 minutes of cooking to preserve brightness and prevent bitterness.
Cook pasta separately and toss in just before serving to prevent mushiness.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick when combining with pasta.

Substitutions

Sun-dried tomatoes → fresh cherry tomatoes, halved (use 1 cup; adds less intensity)
Angel hair pasta → linguine or fettuccine (increases cook time by 1-2 minutes)
Paprika + Italian seasoning → 2 tsp Italian herb blend or dried oregano and basil (adjust to taste)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water to restore sauce consistency.