Go Back
–+ servings
Forgotten Chicken

Savory Forgotten Chicken Recipe for Cozy Family Dinners

This Forgotten Chicken recipe is a nostalgic, quick dinner option perfect for family gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on for richness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor

For the Sauce

  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Adds creaminess and umami
  • 1 packet Onion Soup Mix Provides seasoning complexity
  • 1 cup Water Hydrates soup mix

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley For color and freshness

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Combine cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and water in a medium bowl.
  • Drizzle olive oil into a large baking dish, season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up in the baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes to crisp the skin.
  • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry for maximum crispiness. Customize with veggies as desired. Adjust cooking time for boneless thighs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken thighs, comfort food, Easy Chicken Recipe, Family Dinner, Forgotten chicken, Savory Chicken
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!