Baked Legs with Cream of Mushroom

When it comes to delicious dishes, there is one that I could make time and again and not get any complaints. It is the Chicken legs with Cream of Mushroom Sauce. The chicken is super moist and tender, and almost melts in your mouth.

The sliced mushrooms have a creamy sort of texture with a lite snap to them. This dish is made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for those times when the day is short and the tasks are long.

Using the chicken legs makes this recipe a quick one to cook and have ready in a short time. The Chicken leg is not just the drumstick.

It would also include the thigh portion of the leg. Giving each serving a healthy portion of protein.

Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover mushrooms you might have.

So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

Why is this a really good recipe to try?

It is easy to prepare, takes very few ingredients, and can be made in a very short amount of time. Everyone loves Chicken and this is a filling and comforting meal.

Which portion of the chicken legs should I be using in this recipe?

The chicken leg would also be called leg quarters in the butcher shop. However, I generally use just the boneless Chicken thighs. You could include the drumstick portion or even use bone-in thighs.

What should I serve with the Baked Legs with Mushrooms?

A great side dish to go along with the Baked Legs would be mashed potatoes or even baked potatoes. You could also serve pasta or rice and of course, a side of Roasted vegetables is always great.

What can I use instead of the heavy cream?

The two suggestions I have would be Half and Half or evaporated milk. You could also use Cashew milk or Coconut milk.

When it comes to delicious dishes, there is one that I could make time and again and not get any complaints. It is the Chicken legs with Cream of Mushroom Sauce. The chicken is super moist and tender, almost melts in your mouth. The sliced mushrooms have a creamy sort of texture with a lite snap to them. This dish is made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for those times when the day is short and the tasks are long.

Weight Watchers Creamy Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into fillets
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp olive oil spray (or cooking spray)

For the Sauce

• 1 tsp light butter
• 8 oz sliced brown mushrooms
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup grated light Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, to thicken)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken with the onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the light butter. Add the mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add the thyme, rosemary, and fat-free evaporated milk. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Whisk the Greek yogurt with a little of the warm sauce, then stir it into the skillet. Add the light Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. If you’d like a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir it in.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Estimated Weight Watchers Points: 4–5 Points per serving (based on 6 servings; Points may vary depending on the brands used).