Baked chicken legs with cream of mushroom is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken legs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken legs on all sides. This step helps seal in the juices and adds flavor.
- Remove the chicken legs from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add dried thyme if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the browned chicken legs to the skillet, spooning some of the mushroom sauce over them.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if you like.
Serve the baked chicken legs with cream of mushroom sauce over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy!
