Baked Chicken Legs with Cream of Mushroom – Easy Comfort Dinner

If you’re looking for a simple, comforting dinner that the whole family will love, these Baked Chicken Legs with Cream of Mushroom are the perfect choice. This recipe combines tender, juicy chicken drumsticks with a rich and creamy mushroom sauce that bakes into a flavorful gravy.

Using pantry staples like cream of mushroom soup, this dish is incredibly easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. As the chicken bakes, the sauce becomes thick, creamy, and full of savory flavor that pairs perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

With minimal prep and just a few ingredients, this baked chicken recipe delivers big comfort food flavor with very little effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy family dinner
Creamy and flavorful mushroom sauce
Made with simple pantry ingredients
Perfect with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes
Great one-pan comfort meal

Ingredients

8 chicken legs (drumsticks)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk or chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Season the Chicken

Pat the chicken legs dry and season them with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

3. Prepare the Sauce

In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with milk or chicken broth until smooth.

4. Assemble the Dish

Place the chicken legs in the baking dish. Sprinkle chopped onion and garlic over the chicken. Pour the mushroom sauce evenly over the top.

5. Bake

Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbly.

6. Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving if desired.

Tips for the Best Creamy Chicken

For extra flavor, sear the chicken legs for a few minutes before baking.
Add sliced mushrooms to the sauce for more texture.
If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a little chicken broth while baking.
Serve the sauce over rice or mashed potatoes to enjoy every bit of flavor.

Storage

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) or microwave until heated through.

Final Thoughts

These Baked Chicken Legs with Cream of Mushroom are the perfect combination of simplicity and comfort. The tender chicken and creamy mushroom sauce create a hearty meal that’s satisfying, flavorful, and easy to make.