Glorified Chicken

Directions

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   Skillet:
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   In skillet over medium heat, in hot oil cook chicken 10 minutes or until browned on all sides.
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   Spoon off fat.
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   Stir in soup, pepper and thyme.
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   Reduce heat to low.
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   Cover; simmer 35 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender, stirring occasionally. Oven:
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   Substitute 1 tablespoon melted margarine for oil.
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   In 12 x 8-inch baking dish arrange chicken skin side up.
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   Drizzle with margarine.
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    Bake at 375° for 40 minutes.
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    Spoon soup, pepper and thyme over chicken.
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    Bake 20 minutes more or until chicken is fork-tender.
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    Stir sauce before serving.
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    Skillet cook time is 45 minutes; oven cook time is 60 minutes.