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KFC Bowls

By Krista Pool

5 from 5 votes

on Feb 02, 2025, Updated Feb 20, 2025

These KFC Bowls are a delicious and convenient comfort food meal prep option that combine some of the best elements of KFC’s classic menu items into one hearty dish. Each bowl typically features a base of creamy mashed potatoes, topped with crispy chicken, savory gravy, sweet corn, and a generous layer of melted cheese. This satisfying and flavorful meal brings together the perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it a go-to choice for anyone craving a filling and indulgent meal on the go. Whether you’re enjoying it as a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, KFC bowls offer a comforting and tasty experience in every bite.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION / MACROS

Makes: 5 bowls

Serving size: 1 bowl

Calories: 493

Macros: 36.2p / 38.4c / 15.5f (2.6 fiber)

Search the food database in the MyFitnessPal or MacrosFirst apps by looking up Stay Fit Mom KFC Bowls to add it to your food diary.

INGREDIENTS

CHICKEN:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• Panko bread crumbs
• Flour
• Salt
• Oregano
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Pepper
• Thyme
• Celery salt
• Ground mustard
• Ginger
• Egg whites

POTATOES:

• Butter
• Fat free milk (Fairlife)
• Garlic powder
• Salt & pepper

GRAVY:

• Butter
• All purpose flour
• Beef broth

BOWLS:

• Corn (frozen or strained from can)
• Cheddar cheese, shredded

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MEAL PREP SUPPLIES USED

4 cup glass bowls – Make sure the bowls you’re purchasing are oven safe. They will say so on the label if purchasing in store.

Half size sheet pan – This is the perfect size pan for this size of glass bowls. Using a sheet pan makes it easier to transfer your 5 bowls in and out of the oven.

Air Fryer – I love a meal I can prepare and put in the air fryer to make dinner quick and easy!

STORING INSTRUCTIONS

Let your KFC Bowls cool completely and then cover tightly with lids and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS

Your KFC Bowls can be reheated at any time! Just microwave them for 2-3 minutes when you’re ready to eat! You can also air fry the whole bowl for 10 minutes at 350º.

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5 from 5 votes

KFC Bowls

By: Krista Pool

KFC Bowls are layered comfort meals featuring crispy chicken, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, and gravy, all topped with melted cheese.

Prep: 40 minutes mins

Servings: 5 bowls

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Equipment

• 5 4 cup glass bowls
• Half Sheet Pan
• air fryer

Ingredients 

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For the Chicken:

• ▢ 20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
• ▢ 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs, 42g
• ▢ 2 tablespoons flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon oregano
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• ▢ 1/4 cup egg whites, 60g

For the Potatoes:

• ▢ 25 ounces red potatoes
• ▢ 1 & 1/2 tablespoons butter
• ▢ 2 tablespoons fat free milk, Fairlife
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ salt & pepper to taste

For the Gravy:

• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
• ▢ 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• ▢ 1 & 1/2 cups beef broth

For the Bowls:

• ▢ 5 tablespoons corn, frozen or strained from can
• ▢  2 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

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Instructions 

• Dice chicken breast into bite size pieces. Place in a ziplock bag or large bowl. Pour the egg whites over the chicken and coat well.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the Panko, flour, and seasonings. Pour into the bag with the chicken and shake up well, coating all pieces. Arrange in the air fryer in one layer with no pieces touching. Cook at 400 degrees for 9 minutes in batches if necessary. If you don’t have an air fryer, cook in a pan over medium high heat until no longer pink.
• Boil potatoes in salted water until soft when poked with a fork (about 30-40 minutes). Strain out water and return to the pot.
• Mash the potatoes and mix in the milk, butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Evenly distribute into 5 bowls.
• Top each bowl with 1/5 of the chicken bites, 1 tablespoon of corn, and 1/2 an ounce of cheese.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour (It will be clumpy). Slowly whisk in the broth, about 1/4 cup at a time. Stir continuously until well combined and thick.
• Pour evenly over all 5 bowls or pack separately. Store meals in the fridge until ready to eat.
• When ready to eat, air fry the whole bowl for 10 minutes at 350 degrees or microwave for about 3 minutes.

Notes

• Find these in both MyFitnessPal and MacrosFirst app by searching the food database for, “Stay Fit Mom KFC Bowls.”

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl, Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 38.4g, Protein: 36.2g, Fat: 15.5g, Fiber: 2.6g

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