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Forgotten Chicken

Forgotten Chicken: Simple Comfort Food for Family Nights

A delightful Forgotten Chicken recipe brings warmth and nostalgia, transforming simple ingredients into a family feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup May swap with cream of celery
  • 1 packet Onion Soup Mix Fresh onions or garlic powder can be substitutes
  • 1 cup Water Low-sodium broth can enhance flavor
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and water until smooth.
  3. Drizzle olive oil into a baking dish, season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and place skin-side up.
  4. Pour the mushroom sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
  6. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes until the skin is golden-brown.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Assemble the dish up to 24 hours in advance and bake directly from the fridge, adjusting time as necessary.

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