Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl
A comforting dish of creamy mashed potatoes topped with seasoned chicken, sweet corn, and savory gravy, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Assembly
- 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)
- to taste Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, mix the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the gravy according to package instructions or using your favorite homemade recipe.
- If using frozen corn, cook according to package instructions until heated through. For canned corn, simply drain it and heat in a small saucepan until warm.
- Prepare or reheat the mashed potatoes until they are smooth and hot.
Assembly
- To assemble the bowls, start with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes at the bottom of each serving bowl.
- Layer on the cooked corn followed by the chicken pieces.
- Drizzle warm gravy over the chicken and potatoes and finish with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serving
- Serve immediately while everything is hot.
Notes
These bowls are best served hot with crispy salad or steamed green vegetables. They can be customized to suit different dietary preferences.