If you love the KFC Bowl, you’re going to fall in love with this Homemade KFC Bowls Casserole! Layers of creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, rich gravy, crispy chicken, and melty cheddar cheese make this casserole the ultimate comfort food. The best part? It’s easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and you can cook the chicken in either the oven or air fryer. Perfect for a quick dinner the whole family will enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish.
- Comfort food at its finest: Every bite tastes like your favorite KFC bowl.
- Customizable: Use leftover chicken, turkey, or even spice it up with pepper jack cheese.
- Family-friendly: Perfect for scooping into individual bowls for dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 strips Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips (frozen)
- 1 tub (24 oz) Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes or 2½ cups leftover homemade mashed potatoes
- 1 cup corn (thawed frozen or drained canned)
- ½ cup chicken or turkey gravy (jarred or homemade)
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Add leftover stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce, or spicy chicken and pepper jack cheese for a creative twist.
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
Oven method: Preheat to 400ºF. Arrange the frozen chicken strips on a cookie sheet and bake 18–20 minutes, or until hot and crispy.
Air fryer method: Preheat to 360ºF. Place chicken strips in a single layer in the basket and air fry 11–12 minutes, until heated through.
Step 2: Prepare the Casserole
- Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
- Coat an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Spoon corn evenly over the potatoes.
- Drizzle gravy over the corn.
- Arrange the cooked chicken strips on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over everything.
Step 3: Bake
Bake at 350ºF for 10–12 minutes, until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 4: Serve
Scoop into individual bowls and enjoy! This casserole is perfect for cozy family dinners or weeknight meals.
Tips for Success
- Use leftovers: Mashed potatoes, gravy, or chicken from previous meals work perfectly.
- Get creative: Add turkey, stuffing, or cranberry sauce for a post-holiday twist.
- Spice it up: Swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese or use spicy chicken strips for extra heat.
- Individual portions: Perfect for meal prep—reheat leftovers in the microwave for an easy dinner.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Microwave individual servings or warm gently on the stovetop until heated through.
Nutrition (per serving, approximate)
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 8 g (Saturated: 4 g)
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 277 mg
- Potassium: 110 mg
- Vitamin A: 314 IU
- Vitamin C: 2 mg
- Calcium: 151 mg
- Iron: 0.2 mg
This Homemade KFC Bowls Casserole is the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, savory, and crispy all in one. It’s easy, satisfying, and guaranteed to please both kids and adults alike.