Description
Chicken Legs with Creamy Sauce is a cozy, comforting dish that brings family and friends together around the table. Succulent chicken legs are roasted to perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs. This delightful recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken legs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken legs skin-side down until golden brown (8-10 minutes), then flip.
- Add minced garlic, stirring for 30 seconds before deglazing with chicken broth.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and herbs, simmering gently for about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken legs to the skillet, letting them simmer in the sauce for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with rice or pasta, drizzling extra sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg