Description
Chicken legs with creamy sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish that will impress your family and friends alike. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken legs simmered in a rich, velvety sauce made with heavy cream, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat dry the chicken legs with paper towels.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken legs until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth, then add heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Stir until well combined and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken legs to the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for 30-40 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Just before serving, sprinkle fresh herbs over the dish for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 130mg