Chicken and cornbread casserole
Chicken and cornbread casserole is a hearty, comforting baked dish originating from the American South, where it's often considered a staple of home cooking. It typically features shredded or diced chicken combined with a creamy sauce (often made with cream of chicken soup or sour cream) and vegetables like corn or peppers, all topped with a layer of crumbled or sliced cornbread before baking until golden and bubbly.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This casserole is generally high in carbohydrates from the cornbread and fat from the creamy sauce and chicken, while also providing a good amount of protein from the chicken. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, offering key nutrients like protein, fiber (if whole-grain cornbread is used), and vitamins from the added vegetables.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish reflects the resourceful 'make-do' spirit of Southern cooking, often repurposing leftovers into a satisfying new meal. Nutritionally, the cornbread topping adds a unique texture and a source of whole-grain energy that sets it apart from other creamy chicken casseroles.
