Description
This Baked Legs with Cream of Mushroom recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare juicy chicken legs with a savory mushroom sauce. With just a few ingredients, you can create a comforting meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Baked Legs:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Cream of Mushroom Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken legs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, sear the chicken legs in olive oil until golden brown.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Bake: Place the chicken in a baking dish, pour the sauce over the top, cover with foil, and bake.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use cream of mushroom with roasted garlic.
- You can add sliced mushrooms or onions to the dish before baking.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with sauce
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
