Baked Chicken Legs with Cream of Mushroom

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Baked Chicken Legs with Cream of Mushroom

Ingredients:

  • For the Chicken:
    • 6-8 chicken legs
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • For the Cream of Mushroom Sauce:
    • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
    • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Chicken Legs:
    • Rinse and pat dry the chicken legs.
    • Rub the chicken legs with olive oil.
    • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  3. Sear the Chicken Legs (Optional):
    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
    • Sear the chicken legs on all sides until golden brown. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if pressed for time.
  4. Prepare the Baking Dish:
    • Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer in a large baking dish.
  5. Make the Cream of Mushroom Sauce:
    • In the same skillet (if you seared the chicken), add a tablespoon of olive oil or butter.
    • Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
    • Add the sliced mushrooms (if using) and cook until they release their juices and begin to brown.
    • Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, and thyme or rosemary (if using). Mix until well combined.
    • Optionally, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
  6. Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken:
    • Pour the cream of mushroom sauce evenly over the chicken legs in the baking dish.
  7. Bake:
    • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. Serve:
    • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the baked chicken legs with cream of mushroom sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

Enjoy your delicious Baked Chicken Legs with Cream of Mushroom!

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