Chicken and Chorizo Filo Pie
Chicken and Chorizo Filo Pie is a Spanish-inspired main course where the Thermomix TM7 chops leeks, garlic and parsley in seconds, then gently heats chicken, chorizo, passata and spinach into a rich tomato filling. Wrapped in crisp filo pastry, it delivers a golden, crunchy shell with a smoky, savoury centre. Ideal for family dinners or casual entertaining with minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Chicken and Chorizo Filo Pie Thermomix TM7 recipes bring Spanish-inspired comfort to your table with minimal fuss. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner made in an all-in-one kitchen machine often leads to compromises, but this pie proves otherwise: the TM7 chops garlic, leeks and fresh parsley in seconds, then gently heats chicken breast, diced chorizo, passata and tomato purée into a thick, smoky filling while you layer the delicate filo pastry. Baby spinach wilts into the sauce at the end, adding colour and freshness without extra pans. The contrast between the shatteringly crisp pastry and the rich tomato filling makes this pie special enough for guests yet simple enough for a Sunday family meal. Everything happens in one mixing bowl, so washing up stays minimal and you can focus on the finishing touches.
Preparation tips
- Brush each filo sheet lightly with olive oil rather than soaking it, and work quickly: filo dries out fast, so keep unused sheets under a slightly damp tea towel while layering the pie.
- Let the chorizo and chicken filling cool slightly before assembly; a hot filling softens the pastry prematurely and can make the base soggy instead of crisp and golden.
- Leftover pie keeps well covered in the fridge and reheats beautifully in a hot oven for a few minutes; avoid the microwave if you want to preserve the crunchy filo texture for lunch the next day.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chicken and chorizo with roasted red peppers, cooked butter beans and smoked paprika; the Thermomix TM7 still prepares the leek, garlic and passata base identically for a meat-free pie.
- Festive twist: add cubes of roasted butternut squash and a handful of crumbled feta to the spinach filling in autumn, or swap parsley for fresh thyme at Christmas for a seasonal, elegant centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Time savings - The TM7 chops leeks, garlic and parsley in seconds, saving over ten minutes of manual knife work. [Chopping]. [Time Savings]
- Hands-free - The Thermomix stirs the chicken, chorizo and passata filling automatically while you layer the filo pastry. [Heating]. [Hands-Free]
- Built-in precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs olive oil and tomato purée directly into the bowl for consistent sauce. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Temperature control - Precise TM7 heating keeps the tomato filling gently simmering without any catching or burnt edges. [Browning]. [Precision Control]
- Multi-functionality - One Thermomix bowl grates, mixes and wilts baby spinach, reducing washing up for this Spanish pie. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh baby spinach
- garlic cloves
- leeks
- fresh parsley leaves
- olive oil
- chorizo
- passata
- tomato purée
- smoked paprika
- dried mixed herbs