Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Spaghetti Sauce and Cheese

Preparation Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Seasoning the Chicken Drumsticks In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub the chicken drumsticks with the spice mixture.

Cooking the Chicken Drumsticks Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken drumsticks and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

Adding the Spaghetti Sauce Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the spaghetti sauce over the chicken drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated.

Baking the Chicken Drumsticks Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes.

Adding the Cheese Topping Remove the foil from the skillet and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken drumsticks.

Melting the Cheese Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Resting and Serving Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken drumsticks rest for a few minutes before serving.