Chicken Breasts Pizzaiola
Chicken Breasts Pizzaiola is an Italian-style main course where tender chicken breasts are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic and melted Edam cheese. The Thermomix TM7 handles everything in one bowl: chopping the aromatics, cooking the sauce at precise temperature and gently heating the chicken until juicy. A fuss-free family favourite ready with minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Chicken Breasts Pizzaiola in the Thermomix TM7 brings a beloved Italian classic straight to your weeknight dinner table with minimal effort. If you have been searching for chicken pizzaiola recipes that work in an all-in-one kitchen machine, this version delivers a rich, slow-tasting tomato sauce built from chopped onions, garlic cloves and tinned tomatoes, all cooked in the same bowl. The chicken breasts absorb the sweet-savoury sauce thanks to a pinch of sugar and homemade vegetable stock paste, while a layer of Edam cheese melts over the top like a pizza topping, hence the name. What makes this recipe shine in the TM7 is the precision: the sauce simmers at a controlled temperature so the tomatoes never scorch, and the machine stirs automatically while you set the table or help with homework. Olive oil and freshly ground pepper round out the flavour. Serve it with pasta, crusty bread or potatoes for a satisfying quick weeknight dinner that tastes like it simmered for hours.
Preparation tips
- Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally so they cook evenly and absorb more of the pizzaiola sauce; thicker pieces can stay slightly pink inside while the outside overcooks. Season them with sea salt and pepper before adding to the tomato mixture.
- For a deeper flavour, let the onion and garlic sauté in olive oil before adding the tinned tomatoes and stock paste. This builds a sweeter, rounder base for the chicken and balances the acidity of the tomatoes beautifully.
- Slice the Edam cheese thinly and add it only at the very end so it melts into a gooey layer rather than disappearing into the sauce. Leftovers keep well in the fridge and taste even better the next day reheated gently.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chicken breasts with thick slices of courgette and aubergine or firm halloumi. Follow the same tomato sauce with onions, garlic and Edam, and finish with fresh basil for a meat-free Italian main.
- Festive variation: swap Edam for mozzarella and add oregano and a splash of red wine to the tomato sauce, then finish under a hot grill for a bubbling pizza-style topping, perfect for a weekend family dinner with guests.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping precision - The Thermomix chops the onions and garlic cloves finely in seconds without tears. [Chopping]. [Precision Control]
- Precise heating - The TM7 heats the tomato sauce at exact temperature so the tinned tomatoes never scorch. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Built-in scale - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the Edam cheese and sugar directly in the bowl. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free cooking - The TM7 stirs the pizzaiola sauce automatically while the chicken breasts simmer gently. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Grating ease - The Thermomix grates the Edam cheese evenly so it melts into a golden bubbling layer. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- Edam cheese
- olive oil
- onions
- garlic cloves
- tinned chopped tomatoes
- vegetable stock paste, homemade
- sugar