Mashed Potato Casserole With Crispy Chicken
A comforting, layered casserole with creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, melty cheddar, crispy chicken tenders, and rich brown gravy—quick to make, kid-friendly, and great for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 5 –6 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 8 chicken tenders frozen or homemade
- Brown gravy prepared (homemade or from a packet)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Let frozen chicken tenders sit out for 5 minutes to soften slightly for slicing.
- Warm cold mashed potatoes in the microwave for 1–2 minutes. Spread evenly in a 9x13" casserole dish.
- Sprinkle corn over the potatoes, then top with grated cheddar cheese.
- Slice tenders into bite-sized pieces and scatter evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered—15 minutes for homemade tenders, 20 minutes for frozen—until hot and cheese is bubbly.
- While baking, make your brown gravy. Drizzle over casserole before serving, or serve extra on the side.