Homemade KFC Bowls
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Homemade KFC Bowls
Description
This recipe constructs a layered casserole beginning with frozen, crispy chicken strips baked to a hot, crisp finish. Mashed potatoes form the base layer, overlaid with corn and gravy for moisture and savory depth. Placing the cooked chicken strips atop these layers allows the crust to remain crisp when baked further under shredded cheddar cheese.
Baking the assembled dish melts the cheese and heats all components evenly, blending textures from creamy potato and corn to crispy chicken with a gravy coating. The balance of flavors includes mild cheddar, poultry, and vegetables, making it hearty and filling.
This bowl-style casserole is a convenient way to combine leftovers or prepared components into a warming, layered meal. It is suitable for casual dinners and can be adjusted for other gravies or cheese types. Using quality prepared ingredients saves time.
Ingredients
- 8 trips chicken strips frozen, Tyson crispy
- 1 ounce mashed potatoes or leftover homemade mashed potatoes, brand Bob Evans Original, tub
- 1 cup corn either frozen corn that is thawed, or canned corn that is drained
- 1/2 cup chicken gravy or leftover homemade gravy, or turkey gravy, prepared
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lay 8 strips of the frozen Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips on a cookie sheet. Bake at 400ºF for 18-20 minutes until hot and crispy. Note: If you're using a different type of chicken, bake according to the package instructions.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF. Prepare an 8x8-inch glass baking dish by coating with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the corn over top of the mashed potatoes.
- Drizzle the gravy over the corn.
- Arrange the cooked chicken strips over top of the gravy layer.
- Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the shredded cheese.
- Bake the casserole at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 314IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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