Description
Easy Chicken Legs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce transforms simple ingredients into a comforting feast, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.25 cup flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 lb chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 oz mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt, and ground black pepper. Coat each chicken leg in this seasoned flour, ensuring an even layer for that crispy texture.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken legs skin side down and cook for about 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and brown the other side for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add mushrooms and minced garlic. If the pan is looking dry, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté on medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant and tender.
- Create the Sauce Base: Pour in the chicken stock, scraping the delicious bits from the bottom. Add a pinch of salt and stir to combine, enhancing the flavors.
- Simmer the Chicken: Return the chicken legs to the skillet, bringing the chicken stock to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to a low-medium simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Keep Chicken Warm: Transfer the cooked chicken legs to a plate and cover them to keep warm while you finish the sauce.
- Thicken the Sauce: Raise the heat to medium-high and let the mushroom sauce simmer for about 4 minutes until reduced by a third. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 2 minutes, mixing until the sauce becomes thick and luscious.
- Final Touch: Return the chicken legs to the skillet, allowing them to warm in the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve and enjoy this comforting dish!
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Chicken Legs, Creamy Mushroom Sauce