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    Posted In: Keto, Low Carb Recipes, Main Entrees
    July 11, 2018 — Updated August 5, 2019 — by Julie — 4 Comments

    Home » Delish » Main Entrees » Creamy Baked Chicken Legs

    Creamy Baked Chicken Legs

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    Chicken Legs smothered in a creamy tomato sauce are perfection!

     

    Creamy Baked Chicken legs are Low Carb, Keto Friendly, and full of flavor. This makes wonderful leftovers and tastes even better the following day.

     

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    Normally when you think of baked chicken you think dry and bland or maybe you think positively and think of something like Juicy Roasted Chicken. Although, this is a low carb meal it is full of flavor and creamy as well.

     

    I seasoned the chicken generously with spices and left the sauce a bit thick. If you don’t like onions and garlic chunks floating in your sauce, blend it.

    What to serve with Creamy Baked Chicken Legs

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes would be magical to serve with this,  but if you’re on a low carb diet you can serve this with zoodles, steamed vegetables, salad, or cauliflower rice. So many options.

     

    This will positively please any crowd and you will find yourself making this over and over again.

     

     

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    The sauce was perfection!

     

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    Creamy Baked Chicken Legs

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 438kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    Tender and juicy baked chicken legs smothered in a creamy tomato sauce. This tastes even better the following day.

    Ingredients

    • 5-6 chicken legs
    • 1/2 tsp  granulated garlic
    • 1/2 tsp  paprika
    • 1/2 tsp oregano
    • 1/4 tsp  cumin
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1 onion
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1/4 cup white wine
    • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
    • 1 tbsp tomato paste
    • 3/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1 tsp red chili flakes optional
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, combine the granulated garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
    • Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season on all sides with the spice mixture.
    • Bake the chicken for 20 minutes then flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
    • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
    • Add the onions to the skillet and cook until translucent.
    • Stir in the garlic and red chili flakes.
    • Add the tomato paste and cook for 20 seconds.
    • Add the wine and let it reduce by half.
    • Add the tomato sauce and heavy cream.
    • Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
    • Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce thickens.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 350mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Filed Under: Keto, Low Carb Recipes, Main Entrees

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    1. Christine O'Connor says

      September 30, 2022 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious. I will definitely make it again. I served it with pappardelle noodles and fresh peas.

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    2. Lyn Sayers says

      September 10, 2021 at 8:10 am

      4 stars
      Very tasty creamy sauce and easy preparation.

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    3. Shelia says

      January 15, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      I really loved this recipe it had a lot of flavors. My husband even liked it. I will fix this again.

      Reply
      • Julie says

        January 24, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        So glad you guys enjoyed this recipe, Sheila!

        Reply

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