Baked Legs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with these scrumptious, creamy baked legs that are as delightful as they are easy to make! Perfect for impressing loved ones!
Ingredients:
– 4 chicken legs
– 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
– 1 cup shredded cheese
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Fresh parsley for garnish
– 1 cup cooked rice or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375F 190C. This will ensure your chicken gets perfectly baked and deliciously golden.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend all over the chicken legs for an even flavor throughout.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken legs to the pan and sear each side for about 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. This step locks in the juices.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well until smooth. This will create a rich, flavorful sauce.
5. Place the seared chicken legs in a baking dish. Pour the creamy mushroom sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
6. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of the coated chicken.
7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
8. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes. This will allow the chicken to cook through and the cheese to become bubbly and golden.
9. Once done, check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165F 74C. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving and pair with cooked rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutritional Information: Each serving contains approximately 300 calories, 18g of protein, 20g of fat, 3g of carbohydrates, and is rich in calcium from the cheese.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes