Thermomix Chicken Pizzaiola

A quick and easy Thermomix recipe for succulent chicken breasts simmered in a rich tomato and herb sauce, inspired by the classic Italian Pizzaiola style.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

238

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.33

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Occasion:

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free•Low-Carb

Mood:

Comfort Food•Light & Fresh•Indulgent

Ingredients

Servings

4boneless, skinless chicken breasts(approx. 150g each)

£6.50

1tbspolive oil

£0.10

1onion, quartered

£0.20

2cloves garlic

£0.10

400gcanned chopped tomatoes

£0.60

1tbsptomato paste

£0.15

1tspdried oregano

£0.05

0.5tspdried basil

£0.03

0.3tspred pepper flakes(optional)

£0.02

100mlchicken broth or water

£0.05

Salt and pepper to taste

£0.01

2tbspfresh parsley, chopped(for garnish)

£0.30

50ggrated Parmesan cheese(for garnish, optional)

£1.20

Total Cost

£9.31

£2.33 per serving

The Method

1
Place onion and garlic into the Thermomix bowl and chop 5 sec/speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
2
Add olive oil to the bowl and sauté 3 min/120°C/speed 1.
3
Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), chicken broth/water, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Cook 10 min/100°C/speed 1.
4
While the sauce is cooking, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
5
After the sauce has cooked for 10 minutes, place the chicken breasts into the Thermomix Varoma dish and set aside.
6
Place Varoma dish on top of the Thermomix. Cook 15 min/Varoma/speed 1, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F).
7
Check the chicken for doneness. If needed, cook for a few more minutes.
8
Carefully remove the Varoma dish with the chicken. Place the chicken breasts on plates.
9
Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken breasts. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese (if using).
10
Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (163g)

238 kcal / 998 kJ

Carbs

2% of RDA

Fat

11g

16% of RDA

Protein

31g

62% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

392 mg

17% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a thicker sauce, you can blend the sauce for a few seconds at speed 7 after cooking.

Add olives, capers, or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor.

If you don't have chicken broth, water works just fine.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

To make this recipe even quicker, you can use pre-chopped onions and garlic.

Ensure chicken breasts are of similar thickness to ensure even cooking.

Cooking Equipment

Thermomix

Chopping board

Knife

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Dessert

Limoncello Mascarpone Mousse with Almond Biscotti Crumble

A light and refreshing Italian dessert featuring creamy mascarpone mousse infused with limoncello, topped with a crunchy almond biscotti crumble.

30 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"The bright, citrusy flavors of the limoncello mousse offer a light and refreshing end to the meal, preventing the palate from feeling overwhelmed after the savory main course. The creamy mascarpone base echoes the comfort food aspect, while the almond biscotti crumble adds a delightful textural contrast and a subtle nutty flavor that complements the overall Italian theme."