Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 1 whole chicken, cut up (about 3-1/2 pounds)
  • 2 -3 tablespoons oil (or as needed) or 2 -3 tablespoons butter (or as needed)
  • 1 large onion, sliced (can use two medium onions)
  • 1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Method

  • In a large bowl combine two cans cream of mushroom soup with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using) evaporated milk, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; mix until well combined; place in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Set oven to 425°F (set oven rack to lowest position).
  • Pour the melted butter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl combine flour with 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture one piece at a time to coat completely.
  • Place the chicken in the pan skin-side down.
  • Bake uncovered at 425°F for 20 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken over skin-side up and continue baking for 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking heat 2-3 tablespoons oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add in sliced onions and mushrooms; saute until tender, then mix in with the mushroom soup mixture.
  • After the last 20 minutes of cooking the chicken remove from oven and drain all fat from pan.
  • Slightly warm the soup mixture in the microwave then then pour the soup mixture in the pan on top and around the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the top lightly with paprika.
  • Reduce oven heat to 325°F.
  • Cover pan with foil and continue baking for about 20 minutes.