This copycat KFC is a winning casserole that's quick, economical and an easy dish to prepare. It's a delicious comfort whole meal made with mashed potatoes, chicken, corn and cheese topped with gravy. Yum.
2 1/2 c. mashed potatoes (any kind, Simply Potatoes or homemade from 1 1/2 lb. russet potatoes)
2 c. whole kernel corn, frozen and thawed
10 oz. Tyson’s popcorn chicken, chicken nuggets or Tyson's blackened chicken strips for a zero point chicken option*
1/2 c. reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. Heinz chicken or brown gravy
Preheat oven or air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Cook popcorn chicken for 3-5 minutes or until chicken is soft and tender. Remove chicken from oven or air fryer; let cool for 5 minutes.
Spread a single layer of mashed potatoes in the prepared dish. (If the mashed potatoes are hard or cold, microwave for 2 minutes for easier spreading.)
Layer the corn over the top of the potatoes.
Cut chicken into quarters. Layer the chicken pieces on top of the corn.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy. Remove from oven. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake until cheese has melted.
Heat the gravy on the stove top or according to the instructions. Drizzle the warmed gravy over the casserole.
6 servings.