Description
Kentucky fried chicken bowl casserole brings comfort food to new heights with layers of creamy mashed potatoes, crispy chicken, and melted cheese. Hearty flavors and simple ingredients make this dish a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound popcorn chicken (Tyson Anytizers recommended)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Starch and Vegetables:
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup corn
Sauce:
- 1 cup brown gravy
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish and spread freshly whipped mashed potatoes evenly across the bottom, creating a smooth foundation for the casserole.
- Distribute a uniform layer of golden corn kernels directly over the potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F and cook Tyson Anytizers popcorn chicken until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Arrange the perfectly crisped popcorn chicken pieces strategically over the corn layer, creating a complete protein coverage.
- Sprinkle a generous blend of shredded cheese across the chicken, allowing it to cascade between the pieces for maximum flavor distribution.
- Transfer the assembled casserole into a preheated oven at 375°F and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for the cheese to melt completely and develop a slight golden bubbling.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle warm brown gravy across the surface, ensuring each component receives a rich, savory coating.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting a multi-layered comfort dish that combines textures and temperatures for a satisfying meal experience.
Notes
- Customize mashed potatoes by adding roasted garlic or herbs for extra flavor depth in your base layer.
- Ensure popcorn chicken reaches maximum crispiness by patting dry before air frying and using high temperature setting.
- Transform this dish into a gluten-free option by selecting gluten-free popcorn chicken and checking gravy ingredients carefully.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like roasted bell peppers or sautéed spinach between corn and chicken layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg