Grandma's Favorite Chicken

Name: Grandma's Favorite Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 8 chicken legs; 5 large white potatoes; 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots; 5 cloves garlic; 2 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; 1 large onion, peeled and sliced; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 cups water, or as needed

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My Grandma used to make this chicken and it was my mom's favorite. It is very easy, quick, flexible, and delicious. You may add as many different veggies and any amount you want. The broth made from this is great to dip bread and butter; my brother loves to have it as soup. Yum!!!

Recipe by Melissa

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

8 chicken legs
5 large white potatoes
1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
5 cloves garlic
2 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
½ tablespoon garlic powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups water, or as needed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the chicken legs in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange potatoes, carrots, garlic, and squash around the chicken. Top with onion slices. Season with parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter on each chicken leg. Pour water into pan to a level of about 1/2 inch.
Cover pan with foil and cook 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove foil and continue cooking 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear.

Tips

"These are the veggies I use, but you can add broccoli and zucchini or just use potatoes and carrots. Feel free to use your imagination."

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

520	Calories
21g	Fat
48g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 198mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 35g
Vitamin C 53mg	263%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1444mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.