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Stewed Chicken Legs

Budget Friendly Stewed Chicken Legs Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 372

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken legs
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix together chicken bouillon, cream of mushroom soup, and water. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Season chicken legs with spice blend.
  4. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, add bell peppers, onion, celery, and garlic. Place chicken on top.
  5. Pour the soup mixture around the edges of the pan (not over the chicken).
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, stir, and bake uncovered for another 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal

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