This is for Betty in IL who was looking for a meal to bring to a family from her church. This is one I have taken to relatives after hospital discharge and it is always appreciated. It can easily be adapted to the size of the family. My sister's kids named it "Aunt Carol's Chicken" .

Aunt Carol's Chicken

Spray a large roasting pan or 9 x 13 glass baking dish (depending on the amount of chicken you are going to use) Add chicken pieces ( bone in legs, thighs, breast, etc).The amount depends on how many you are planning to serve.. Peel potatoes and quarter them and add with chicken to pan. Intersperse pieces of chopped garlic among the potatoes and chicken. You can add pieces of green or red pepper for added flavor. Sprinkle a package of dry onion soup mix over top of chicken and potatoes. I used to dot this with dollops of bacon fat but due to health concerns have eliminated this. The chicken has enough fat to flavor the "gravy". Cover the pan with foil and bake in a moderate oven for about an hour and 15 minutes then uncover for another fifteen minutes to half hour to brown the chicken.

This goes well with canned corn, peas, or green beans as a vegetable and you could also serve it with a can of cranberries instead of a salad. To complete the meal be sure to take along a loaf of crusty bread. A simple pan of brownies, either plain or with ice cream, would make a welcome dessert.

Carol in MA

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