Description
Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls bring Southern comfort to dinner tables with creamy mashed potatoes topped with crispy seasoned chicken and zesty gravy. Hearty ingredients combine in this satisfying meal that quickly becomes a family favorite you’ll crave week after week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cooked chicken nuggets (about 12 to 16 nuggets)
Starch and Vegetable Base:
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) warm mashed potatoes
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) cooked corn
Toppings and Seasonings:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) prepared gravy of your choice
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whip creamy mashed potatoes using a hand mixer or potato masher, ensuring a smooth and fluffy texture with no lumps.
- Bake or air fry chicken nuggets until golden brown and crispy, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Warm the gravy in a saucepan, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and maintain a consistent, velvety consistency.
- Steam or boil corn kernels until tender and bright yellow, draining excess water to prevent sogginess.
- Layer a generous base of mashed potatoes in serving bowls, creating a creamy foundation for the dish.
- Arrange crispy chicken nuggets strategically on top of the potato layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the warm chicken, allowing it to slightly melt from the residual heat.
- Carefully pour warm gravy over the entire bowl, creating a cascading effect that covers chicken and potatoes.
- Scatter corn kernels around the edges of the bowl for color and additional texture.
- Finish with a light dusting of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbal freshness.
- Serve immediately while all components remain warm and appetizing.
Notes
- Perfectly crispy chicken nuggets add a satisfying crunch to creamy mashed potatoes.
- Homemade gravy elevates this comfort meal with rich, savory flavor throughout each bite.
- Sweet corn kernels bring bright color and fresh taste to balance the hearty protein and potatoes.
- Melted cheese creates a gooey, irresistible layer that ties all ingredients together harmoniously.
- Quick weeknight dinner solution that feels like a cozy, home-cooked restaurant-style meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 740 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg