Forgotten Baked Chicken
Forgotten Baked Chicken is a simple yet delicious dish that requires minimal effort. You prepare it in advance, then just let the oven do the work, resulting in tender, flavorful chicken that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large baking dish
- 1 aluminum foil
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs About 2 pounds.
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 packet onion soup mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste none salt
- to taste none pepper
- optional none fresh herbs Such as thyme or parsley for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large baking dish, place the chicken thighs skin-side up. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and water until well combined.
- Pour the soup mixture over the chicken thighs, ensuring that they are evenly coated.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to maintain moisture during cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- After the cooking time, remove the foil and allow the chicken to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes to crisp up the skin.
- Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Pair it with rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
Notes
This dish can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Just pop it in the oven the next day.
Feel free to customize with your choice of vegetables added to the baking dish, such as carrots or potatoes, for a complete meal in one!
If using boneless chicken breasts instead, reduce the cooking time to 1 hour and 15 minutes.