Baked Chicken That Makes Its Own Gravy Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chicken That Makes Its Own Gravy

• Chicken Pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• Cream Of Mushroom Soup
• Velveeta Cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt And Pepper
• Cayenne Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• White Pearl Onion
• Sliced Mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon paprika

How to Make Baked Chicken That Makes Its Own Gravy

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray or 1 tablespoon of butter.
3. Coat 4 lbs of chicken pieces (thighs, breasts, or a combination) lightly and evenly with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
4. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the prepared baking dish.
5. Arrange the chicken in a single layer, skin-side down, in the melted butter.
6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the chicken from the oven.
8. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
9. Carefully pour off any excess fat from the baking dish.
10. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 8 oz mushrooms, sliced, to the chicken in the baking dish.
11. In a bowl, whisk together 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic.
12. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
13. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika over the top.
14. Continue baking for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy is bubbly. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).