Description
Enjoy a delicious blend of tender chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich gravy topped with melted cheese. This recipe is perfect for a chicken mashed potato bowls easy dinner and makes a comforting family dinner or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups mashed potatoes store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup corn kernels canned or frozen
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup prepared gravy chicken or brown
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly covered.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then fry the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 7 to 9 minutes, then remove it from the skillet.
- Gently heat the gravy in a saucepan according to instructions and keep it hot.
- If using frozen corn, cook it as directed, or warm canned corn by draining and heating it briefly.
- Prepare or reheat mashed potatoes until smooth and hot.
- To build the bowls, place a generous amount of mashed potatoes in each bowl, layer corn on top, add the cooked chicken, drizzle with warm gravy, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese.
- Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and serve right away.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation
- Substitute turkey for chicken for a different flavor profile
- Add a layer of sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition
- Try using pepper jack cheese for a spicy twist
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600