Description
Chicken Legs with Creamy Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any family dinner or gathering. Tender, juicy chicken legs are enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream and aromatic garlic, creating an irresistible combination that will have everyone reaching for seconds. This easy-to-make recipe ensures a delightful dining experience that’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on chicken legs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken legs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken legs skin-side down until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Flip the chicken and add minced garlic and fresh herbs; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with steamed vegetables or rice, drizzling the creamy sauce over each plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg