Description
A simple and delicious recipe for creamy chicken legs baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken legs (about 8 legs)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken legs and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Once the chicken legs are browned, pour the soup mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover the skillet or baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken legs in the soup mixture for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup for a different taste, or use homemade cream of chicken soup for a fresher option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg