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Creamy Baked Chicken Mushroom

Indulge in the comforting flavors of creamy baked chicken mushroom, featuring tender chicken legs in a rich, velvety sauce made from cream of mushroom soup and milk, enhanced by sautéed onions and garlic.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken legs
  • 300 grams cream of mushroom soup
  • 120 millilitres whole milk
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) to prepare for baking.
  2. Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and whole milk until smooth, then set aside.
  3. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels. Season them thoroughly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken legs and sear on all sides until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  5. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
  6. Arrange the chicken legs in a baking dish. Distribute the sautéed onions and garlic evenly over the chicken.
  7. Pour the mushroom soup mixture evenly over the chicken and aromatics.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbling.
  10. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the finished dish before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken legs in the soup mixture for a few hours before cooking. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: baked chicken, creamy chicken, mushroom chicken