Creamy Spiced Baked Chicken

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Creamy Spiced Baked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min  Bake time: 35 min
Serves 4

8 chicken drumsticks
2 Tbs olive oil or canola oil
1 ½ tsp seasoned salt
1 onion, diced
2 tsp minced garlic
½ cup tomato sauce
2 Tbs Italian herbs
½ cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp white pepper
2 Tbs chopped parsley
Salt to taste


Preheat oven 450 degrees.
Season chicken with seasoned salt and pepper. Place chicken in a pan with a roasting rack and bake in the oven at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes or till desired brownness.

Meanwhile, heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.  Add onions, cook and stir for about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and saute another minute.  Add cream, milk, tomato sauce, paprika, white pepper, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper.

Add chicken to skillet and spoon sauce on top.  Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.