Easy Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls Recipe
Easy Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls are a comforting and quick meal perfect for busy weeknights. Creamy mashed potatoes form the base, topped with crispy chicken nuggets, warm corn, and shredded Colby-Jack cheese, all drizzled with savory chicken gravy. This simple, hearty bowl combines classic flavors in one satisfying dish that’s ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 cups warm mashed potatoes
Chicken
- 6 ounces cooked chicken nuggets
Toppings & Sauce
- 0.5 cup prepared chicken or turkey gravy
- 0.5 cup cooked corn
- 0.25 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parsley, optional garnish
Instructions
- Warm Mashed Potatoes: Prepare fresh mashed potatoes or reheat pre-made ones until they are hot and warm throughout, ensuring a creamy base for the bowls.
- Cook Chicken Nuggets: Cook the chicken nuggets according to package instructions or until they are crispy and thoroughly heated to provide a savory protein topping.
- Heat Gravy and Corn: In a small saucepan, warm the prepared chicken or turkey gravy until hot, and separately heat the cooked corn until warm and tender.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the warm mashed potatoes evenly between serving bowls. Top each with the crispy chicken nuggets, warm corn, and shredded Colby-Jack cheese.
- Finish and Garnish: Drizzle the hot gravy over the assembled bowls. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh mashed potatoes for best texture; leftover mashed potatoes can also be reheated.
- Frozen chicken nuggets can be baked or air-fried for extra crispiness.
- Substitute Colby-Jack cheese with cheddar or your favorite cheese blend.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken nuggets with crispy tofu or plant-based nuggets and use vegetarian gravy.
- Garnish with herbs like chives or thyme as alternatives to parsley.
- Adjust seasonings according to your preference to enhance flavors.
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