Cornbread Chicken Pot Pie
Cornbread Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting, savory American casserole that combines a creamy chicken and vegetable filling with a sweet, crumbly cornbread topping. It typically features cooked chicken, mixed vegetables like peas and carrots, and a rich gravy base. This dish is a popular home-style meal, often associated with Southern or Midwestern United States cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced but hearty meal, providing a good source of protein from the chicken, along with carbohydrates from the cornbread and vegetables. A typical serving contains approximately 450-550 calories, with significant amounts of fat and sodium due to the creamy sauce and cornbread.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
Per 1 serving (approximately 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a creative twist on the classic pot pie, swapping a pastry crust for a cornbread topping, which adds a distinct texture and flavor. Nutritionally, the cornbread adds whole grain potential if made with whole cornmeal, increasing the fiber content compared to a traditional white-flour crust.
