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KFC famous bowl casserole with popcorn chicken corn mashed potatoes gravy and melted cheddar in white baking dish
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KFC Famous Bowl Casserole

All the flavors of a KFC Famous Bowl in a family-sized casserole — creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, crispy popcorn chicken, rich chicken gravy, and melted cheddar all baked together. Ready in 30 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken and mashed potato casserole, copycat kfc bowl, kfc famous bowl casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 520kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (22 oz) frozen popcorn chicken do NOT thaw — add directly from frozen
  • 2 cups frozen corn thawed and drained, or canned corn drained
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes instant prepared or homemade, well-seasoned
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) chicken gravy warmed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or three-cheese blend
  • salt, pepper, and garlic powder for the mashed potatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Prepare mashed potatoes if using instant and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Spread mashed potatoes evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish as a thick even layer.
  • Sprinkle corn evenly over the mashed potatoes. Arrange frozen popcorn chicken in a single layer over the corn. Do NOT thaw the chicken first.
  • Warm chicken gravy and pour evenly over the entire casserole, coating everything and filling the spaces between chicken pieces.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the entire surface.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is crispy. Optional but recommended: broil on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes for a golden-brown cheese top. Watch closely.
  • Rest 3 to 4 minutes. Scoop into deep bowls making sure everyone gets all the layers. Serve with biscuits and coleslaw.

Notes

Keep popcorn chicken frozen — frozen crisps up much better than thawed.
Season mashed potatoes generously — they are the flavor foundation.
Warm gravy before pouring — distributes more evenly.
Broil at the end — gives cheese a gorgeous golden-brown top.
Make ahead: Assemble night before, refrigerate, bake next day adding 5 to 10 extra minutes.
From scratch upgrade: use homemade mashed potatoes and chicken gravy.