Copycat KFC Bowls

Gravy being pored on a homemade kfc bowl.

5 from 1 vote

These copycat KFC bowls are just like the kind you get from the restaurant with mashed potatoes, breaded chicken, corn, gravy, and cheese! It's a simple and hearty mix that'll leave you feeling full.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Chicken, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: bowls

Calories: 348kcal

Author: Karly Campbell

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

24 pieces frozen breaded chicken breast bites see notes
3 1/2 cups mashed potatoes homemade or store bought
8 ounces canned corn
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup prepared gravy see notes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Spritz your air fryer basket with oil spray and add the chicken to the basket. Spritz chicken with oil.
Air fry at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is hot and crispy.
While the chicken is cooking, heat the mashed potatoes according to package directions. If using leftover homemade mashed potatoes, heat them in the microwave with a bit of milk if needed, until warm.
Drain half of the liquid from the can of corn and add the remaining liquid and corn to a small saucepan over medium heat along with 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat for 5-10 minutes until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
Divide the mashed potatoes evenly between four bowls. Add a scoop of corn to each bowl. Arrange 6 chicken bites over the top of each bowl and drizzle with the warm gravy. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Serve hot.

Notes

We use Just Bare brand frozen chicken breast bites. They’re 100% chicken breast meat that’s been cut into chunks and breaded. You can use nuggets or popcorn chicken if preferred. Adjust cook time as needed.

We nearly always have a box of Bob Evans refrigerated mashed potatoes on hand. The family size is perfect for this recipe.

KFC uses both chicken and beef broth in their gravy (based on the detective work I’ve done - could be wrong!), so feel free to use whatever type of gravy you like best. Chicken gravy with a pinch of beef bouillon granules added to it while warming on the stove will be similar to KFC’s gravy. Another option is to combine beef and chicken gravy from a jar or make your own from scratch using both chicken and beef stock.

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