Description
Enjoy tender and flavorful Baked Chicken Legs with a luscious Cream of Mushroom sauce that’s easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Legs:
- 6 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Cream of Mushroom Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken legs dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear Chicken: Sear seasoned chicken legs in olive oil until golden brown.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Assemble: Place chicken legs in a baking dish, pour mushroom mixture over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until done.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
- Thighs can be used as a substitute for drumsticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
