Chicken Stew in Tomato and Onion Sauce
Chicken stew in tomato and onion sauce is a hearty main course where a whole chicken simmers in a rich, smoky paprika tomato sauce. The Thermomix TM7 handles everything: it weighs the stock directly in the bowl, gently heats the sauce without burning, and stirs automatically so the chicken turns tender and juicy every time.
About this recipe
Chicken Stew in Tomato and Onion Sauce Thermomix TM7 style brings a rustic, slow-cooked classic straight to your all-in-one kitchen machine. A whole chicken is nestled in a rich sauce of plum tomatoes, softened onion, garlic and sweet smoked paprika, then gently simmered until the meat is fork-tender and the sauce has turned deep, glossy and smoky. Searching for a chicken stew recipe TM7 users can start and walk away from? This is it: the machine weighs the stock cubes, water and olive oil directly in the mixing bowl, heats everything to a precise simmer and stirs on its own, so the tomato sauce never catches on the base. The result is juicy chicken in a velvety sauce that tastes like it braised for hours. Serve it with crusty bread, rice or potatoes for a satisfying weekend dinner or a comforting quick weeknight dinner when you plan ahead. It is an ideal meal prep recipe, as the flavours deepen even further the next day.
Preparation tips
- Cut the whole chicken into portions before adding it to the mixing bowl so every piece is surrounded by the tomato sauce and cooks evenly; drumsticks and wings release extra flavour into the sauce.
- Taste the sauce after cooking and adjust the smoked paprika and pepper; if the plum tomatoes taste sharp, a pinch of sugar rounds the acidity beautifully without masking the smoky depth.
- Leftovers keep well in a sealed container in the fridge for two days and the flavour improves overnight; reheat gently and serve the shredded chicken on rice or in warm wraps for a next-day lunch.
Recipe variations
- For a milder kid-friendly version, halve the smoked paprika and replace it with sweet red pepper powder; shred the cooked chicken from the bone and stir it back into the mild tomato sauce so it is easier for little ones to eat.
- For a Spanish-inspired variation, add a chopped red pepper and a pinch of saffron with the onion and garlic, and finish the stew with green olives and a squeeze of lemon just before serving.
Why this recipe works
If you want a chicken stew that tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant, look no further. Achieving that perfect balance between tender chicken and a rich, smooth tomato and onion sauce can be tricky on the hob. However, the Thermomix TM7 takes the guesswork out of the equation. With precise temperature control and constant stirring, you guarantee a flawless texture every single time. Enjoy a comforting, internationally inspired meal that never fails to impress, ensuring your dinner is always cooked to absolute perfection without the stress.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the water and olive oil straight into the mixing bowl with the TM7 built-in scale, saving you a separate kitchen scale and extra washing up. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix finely chops the onion and garlic in seconds, giving the tomato sauce an aromatic base without any chopping board or tears. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating keeps the plum tomato sauce at a gentle simmer, so the paprika-seasoned stew never burns on the bottom of the bowl. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free automatic stirring slowly turns the chicken portions in the sauce while you set the table or prepare rice as a side. [Hands-Free]
- Slow cooking at a controlled low temperature confits the chicken until it is fork-tender, delivering bistro-style succulence just like the TM7 confit function describes. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- brown onion
- olive oil
- uncooked, whole chicken
- ground black pepper
- sweet smoked paprika
- plum tomatoes
- water
- garlic clove
- dried bay leaves
- chicken stock cubes