Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American main course featuring crispy panko-crusted chicken breast fillets topped with a rich tomato-basil sauce and melted Parmesan. The Thermomix TM7 grates the cheese, chops the garlic and basil, and simmers the tomato sauce to a restaurant-quality consistency, making this family favourite surprisingly simple to prepare.
About this recipe
Chicken Parmesan Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate quick weeknight dinner for anyone craving an Italian-American classic without the fuss. This recipe turns boneless chicken breast fillets into a golden, crispy panko-crusted centrepiece, smothered in a rich tomato sauce made from canned diced tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil, then finished with generous grated Parmesan. Searching for chicken parmesan recipes that actually fit a busy schedule? This all-in-one kitchen machine handles the tedious parts: the Parmesan is grated in seconds, the garlic and basil chopped evenly, and the tomato sauce simmered hands-free with precise heat so it never scorches. The contrast between the crunchy panko coating and the tender chicken, lifted by fruity extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sugar to balance the tomatoes' acidity, makes every bite memorable. Serve it with pasta, crusty bread or a green salad for a family dinner that tastes like hours of effort but comes together with remarkable ease.
Preparation tips
- Pound the chicken breast fillets to an even thickness before coating so the panko crust browns uniformly and the meat stays juicy; uneven fillets lead to dry edges and undercooked centres.
- Pat the fillets dry before dredging in the grated Parmesan and panko mixture, as a dry surface helps the coating adhere and gives you that signature golden, crunchy Chicken Parmesan crust.
- Tear the fresh basil by hand and stir it into the tomato sauce just before serving rather than cooking it, preserving its bright aroma and colour against the rich diced tomatoes and garlic.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the panko bread crumbs with gluten-free panko or finely ground gluten-free crackers mixed with grated Parmesan, keeping the same crispy texture on the chicken fillets for coeliacs.
- Festive melty variation: layer mozzarella slices over the sauced chicken before browning in the oven, and finish with extra fresh basil for a restaurant-style Chicken Parmesan worthy of a weekend dinner party.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grating the Parmesan cheese in the Thermomix takes seconds, giving you fine, even shavings that melt beautifully over the crusted chicken. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 chops the garlic cloves and fresh basil uniformly in one go, releasing full flavour into the tomato sauce without uneven pieces. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the diced tomatoes with precise temperature control, the Thermomix simmers the sauce hands-free until thick and aromatic without scorching. [Precision Control]
- The built-in scale of the TM7 weighs the panko bread crumbs and Parmesan directly in the bowl, saving measuring cups and washing up. [Built-in Scale]
- Mixing the breadcrumb coating in the Thermomix blends the Parmesan, oil and crumbs into a consistent crust that adheres evenly to every fillet. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic cloves
- extra virgin olive oil
- canned diced tomatoes
- fresh basil leaves
- sugar
- salt
- ground black pepper
- chicken breast fillets, boneless, skinless
- panko bread crumbs