Name: Healthy Baked Chicken Leg Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 chicken legs skin on or off (or use thighs, bone-in breast cut in half; 2 of each vegetable of choice ( we use zucchini, white potato cubes, sliced plum tomatoes, and bell pepper rings) see notes for more options; 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese grated; salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste; fresh herbs: fresh basil, thyme, parsley; 1 tablespoon minced garlic or granulated garlic powder; cooking spray oil; olive oil 2 or 3 tablespoons for sauteing the chicken; Garnish is optional: wedges of fresh lemon squeezed over the vegetables and chicken and a drizzle of EVOO

Economically this Healthy Baked Chicken Leg Casserole will stretch your budget the furthest.

These have either skin or no skin that is up to you we take ours off the end results will still be flavorful.

Season the chicken however you like it, we use garlic powder, salt, and pepper and keep it plain and simple with fresh herbs.

The recipe is basic chicken roasted in the oven with whatever vegetables you prefer and we have a great list below to choose from.

Stretching the budget to go further is a necessity with a larger family finding healthier alternatives isn't always easy but this recipe will be foolproof for the pickiest of eaters.

The chicken recipe is delicious just check out all our mix-ins and tailor this recipe to your family's favorites.

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Chicken Leg Casserole Step By Step

saute the chicken in a pan on the stovetop with olive oil salt and pepper to taste
place in a 13 x 9 baking pan greased or lined with parchment paper
add the vegetables of choice
oil spray generously the vegetables and chicken
top with Parmesan cheese
bake at 350 degrees until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees using an instant-read thermometer

Baked Chicken Leg Healthy Recipe Shopping List

chicken legs
vegetables of choice ( we use zucchini, white potato cubes, sliced plum tomatoes, and bell pepper rings)
Parmesan cheese
salt, and pepper to taste
fresh herbs
cooking spray oil
olive oil
granulated garlic powder
fresh parsley, basil, thyme
granulated garlic powder

Mix-ins and Substitutions for Baking Healthier Chicken Leg Casserole

onions
broccoli
golden beets
squash of any kind
hot peppers
artichoke hearts
hearts of palm
green beans
wedges of cabbage or Brussels sprouts
corn
peas
chickpeas
butter bean
asparagus
whole plum tomatoes
potatoes sweet or white
whole cloves of garlic

Tips

for crunchier skins get a good sear on the chicken and saute in olive oil, drain the fat before finishing baking in the oven, or for lower calories bake in the oven then broil for a few minutes
for heat add hot pepper or red pepper flakes to make a spicier casserole
add any fresh vegetables you prefer fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the vegetables and chicken
add whole garlic cloves and roast in the oven along with baby onions for a robust flavor
chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees in the thickest part of the meat
bone-in thighs or breast can be substituted but adjust the cooking time
make the parts of the chicken you prefer, skin on or skinless legs, thighs
for our favorite soup recipes using chicken check out our Roundup of Soup Recipes.

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Italian

Yield: 6

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Healthy Baked Chicken Leg Casserole

Baked chicken legs with assorted vegetables topped with Parmesan cheese.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

8 chicken legs skin on or off (or use thighs, bone-in breast cut in half
2 of each vegetable of choice ( we use zucchini, white potato cubes, sliced plum tomatoes, and bell pepper rings) see notes for more options
1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese grated
salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
fresh herbs: fresh basil, thyme, parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic or granulated garlic powder
cooking spray oil
olive oil 2 or 3 tablespoons for sauteing the chicken
Garnish is optional: wedges of fresh lemon squeezed over the vegetables and chicken and a drizzle of EVOO

Instructions

In a deep chicken fryer pan, add the olive oil and brown the chicken on each side ( around 3 minutes each side) Add the minced garlic for 1 minute before removing from the pan.
Add the chicken to a parchment paper lined 13 x 9 casserole pan (or grease it).
Place the chicken in the pan and randomly place the vegetables in the pan you're using.
Oil spray the chicken and the vegetables, season with salt, and pepper, and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for around 45 minutes or until chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165 degrees using an instant-read thermometer.
Serve with fresh herbs on top and wedges of lemon to squeeze over the top if desired.

Notes

Mix-ins and Substitutions for Baking Healthier Chicken Leg Casserole

onions
broccoli
golden beets
squash of any kind
hot peppers
artichoke hearts
hearts of palm
green beans
wedges of cabbage or Brussels sprouts
corn
peas
chickpeas
butter bean
asparagus
whole plum tomatoes
potatoes sweet or white
whole cloves of garlic

Tips

for crunchier skins get a good sear on the chicken and saute in olive oil, drain the fat before finishing baking in the oven, or for lower calories bake in the oven then broil for a few minutes
for heat add hot pepper or red pepper flakes to make a spicier casserole
add any fresh vegetables you prefer fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the vegetables and chicken
add whole garlic cloves and roast in the oven along with baby onions for a robust flavor
chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees in the thickest part of the meat
bone-in thighs or breast can be substituted but adjust the cooking time
make the parts of the chicken you prefer, skin on or skinless legs, thighs

Nutrition Facts

Calories

488.52

Fat (grams)

38.94 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

10.17 g

Carbs (grams)

1.75 g

Fiber (grams)

0.26 g

Net carbs

1.49 g

Sugar (grams)

0.12 g

Protein (grams)

31.39 g

Sodium (milligrams)

284.42 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

165.41 mg

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