chicken is mostly nestled into the sauce. Use the back of a spoon to gently spread the sauce if needed.
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Place the dish on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, carefully remove the foil (watch for steam). Spoon some of the sauce over the tops of the chicken pieces. Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part without touching the bone
Once done, the sauce will be bubbly and slightly thickened, and the chicken should look very moist and easy to pull apart with a fork. Let the casserole rest on the counter for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving so
