Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls Easy Comforting Dinner
Enjoy a delicious blend of tender chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and hearty gravy topped with melted cheese. This recipe is a perfect chicken mashed potato bowls easy dinner for any weeknight meal or family dinner, offering true comfort food with a quick chicken recipe twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
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
- Combine the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss until all pieces are evenly covered.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat, then add the seasoned chicken. Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 7 to 9 minutes, then take it off the heat and set it aside.
- Heat the prepared gravy in a saucepan until hot and keep warm.
- If using frozen corn, cook as directed on package; if canned, drain and warm it in a small pot.
- Prepare or reheat mashed potatoes until they are hot and smooth.
- To assemble, put a generous amount of mashed potatoes into bowls, layer with corn, then chicken, then spoon warm gravy on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over everything, garnish with fresh parsley if you like, and serve promptly.
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
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600