Description

These Baked Chicken Legs with Cream of Mushroom Sauce are an easy, cozy comfort food perfect for a weeknight dinner. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these oven-baked chicken legs are finished with a creamy mushroom sauce for the ultimate savory touch. Great for homemade recipes, easy dinner ideas, and high-protein recipes dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients

1/4 cup flour (gluten-free if desired)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 lb chicken legs (about 3-4 large legs)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional for Serving:

Cream of mushroom sauce (homemade or canned)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix coating: In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper.
Prepare chicken: Rub chicken legs with olive oil to coat them evenly.
Dredge: Dip each chicken leg into the flour mixture, coating thoroughly.
Bake: Place the coated legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).

Serve: Spoon warm cream of mushroom sauce over the baked legs before serving, if desired.

Notes

Make it a full meal by serving with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies.
For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes.

Use store-bought cream of mushroom or make your own with mushrooms, garlic, cream, and broth.

Nutrition

Serving Size: baked chicken legs, chicken with cream of mushroom, easy dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, homemade recipes, gluten-free chicken recipes
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 330mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 105mg