Cornbread-Stuffed Chicken
Cornbread-Stuffed Chicken is a savory, comforting dish where a whole chicken or chicken pieces are filled with a flavorful cornbread-based stuffing. The stuffing typically includes cornbread crumbs, onions, celery, herbs like sage and thyme, and sometimes sausage or vegetables. It's a classic example of American soul food or Southern cuisine, often served as a hearty main course.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both protein from the chicken and carbohydrates from the cornbread stuffing, with a significant amount of fat depending on the cut of chicken and stuffing ingredients. It provides a good source of B vitamins, iron, and selenium, with a rough calorie estimate of 450-550 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 490 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Selenium | 32 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12 mg |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
Per 1 serving (about 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of 'nose-to-tail' or resourceful cooking, using leftover cornbread to create a new, substantial meal. Nutritionally, the combination of complete protein from chicken and fiber-rich cornbread creates a more balanced and satiating dish than plain roasted chicken.
