Description
If you’re craving fast food comfort without leaving home, these Copycat KFC Bowls are the perfect fix. This easy dinner idea layers fluffy mashed potatoes, golden popcorn chicken, buttery corn, rich brown gravy, and melted cheddar cheese into one hearty bowl. It’s the kind of quick dinner or lazy weekend meal that satisfies every craving—perfect for families or anyone seeking dinner ideas that hit every comfort-food note. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, an easy recipe to impress, or a cozy food idea for cold nights, this recipe delivers.
Ingredients
4 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups popcorn chicken
1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
1 1/2 cups brown gravy
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter (optional, for potatoes)
1/4 cup milk or cream (optional, for creamier potatoes)
Oil for frying (if making chicken from scratch)
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces (optional, if homemade)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Peel, boil, and mash potatoes (or reheat pre-made ones), adding butter, cream, and seasoning as desired.
2. Cook frozen popcorn chicken as directed, or marinate fresh chicken in buttermilk, dredge in seasoned flour, and fry until golden.
3. Warm corn in a saucepan or microwave and season lightly.
4. Heat brown gravy in a small saucepan or microwave until hot and smooth.
5. In each bowl, layer mashed potatoes, a scoop of corn, crispy chicken, hot gravy, and finish with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
Reheat the gravy and potatoes just before serving to keep everything warm and creamy.
Store each component separately if making ahead for best texture when reheating.
Add bacon bits or green onions for a personalized touch of flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven/Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: copycat KFC bowl, comfort food, mashed potato bowl, quick dinner, chicken bowl