Description
Indulge in the comfort of Chicken Legs with Creamy Sauce, a dish that transforms succulent chicken into a culinary delight. Tender, bone-in chicken legs are enveloped in a rich and velvety cream sauce infused with garlic and fresh herbs. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, turning a simple dinner into a feast that will have your family and friends asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken legs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing garlic and chopping onion.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken legs with salt and pepper, sear until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side), then remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir gently and let simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg