Chicken, Basil and Roasted Red Pepper Spaghetti
This chicken, basil and roasted red pepper spaghetti is a vibrant main course where tender chicken breast mingles with sweet preserved peppers, fresh basil and Parmesan. The Thermomix chops the onions, garlic and chillies in seconds, then cooks everything with precise temperature control for a silky sauce that clings to every strand of spaghetti.
About this recipe
Chicken, basil and roasted red pepper spaghetti Thermomix TM7 style brings a taste of the Italian trattoria to your table in well under half an hour. If you have been searching for chicken pasta recipes that deliver restaurant-quality results with an all-in-one kitchen machine, this quick weeknight dinner is the answer. The TM7 chops the onions, garlic cloves and fresh chillies in seconds, so the aromatic base is ready before your spaghetti is even al dente. Preserved roasted red peppers lend a deep, smoky sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the aniseed freshness of basil leaves and the salty bite of Parmesan. Skinless chicken breast stays succulent thanks to precise heating, and the stock cube seasoning infuses every strand. This main course suits busy families, meal prep sessions and impromptu dinners with friends, proving that a quick weeknight dinner can still taste like slow Sunday cooking.
Preparation tips
- Cut the chicken breast into even, bite-sized pieces before adding them to the mixing bowl so they cook uniformly alongside the roasted pepper sauce and stay lovely and succulent.
- Reserve a splash of the spaghetti cooking water when you drain it; the starchy liquid helps the pepper sauce emulsify and cling beautifully to every strand of pasta.
- Tear the fresh basil leaves by hand rather than chopping them, and stir them through right at the end with the grated Parmesan so they keep their bright colour and aroma.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chicken breast with courgette chunks or white beans and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock; the roasted peppers, basil and Parmesan keep the flavour rich and satisfying.
- Festive twist: swap the dried spaghetti for fresh tagliatelle and add a splash of cream plus grilled chorizo for a warmer, heartier variation that works wonderfully for winter dinner parties.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Rapid chopping - The Thermomix chops onions, garlic and chillies finely in seconds without any tears. [Chopping]
- Precise heating - TM7 temperature control gently cooks the chicken breast keeping it juicy and tender. [Heating]
- Freshly grated - The Thermomix grates the Parmesan cheese into a fine, fluffy texture for the sauce. [Grating]
- Perfect pasta texture - The TM7 mixes the spaghetti through the pepper sauce coating every strand evenly. [Mixing]
- Exact portions - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs the dried spaghetti to the gram for ideal servings. [Weighing]
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- onions
- garlic cloves
- fresh red chillies
- olive oil
- water
- chicken breast fillets, skinless
- double cream
- chicken stock cube
- fine sea salt