Savory Cornbread Muffins with Chicken
Savory Cornbread Muffins with Chicken are a hearty, portable twist on classic American cornbread, often made with shredded or diced chicken, cheese, and herbs baked into a moist cornmeal batter. This dish is a popular comfort food and quick meal in the United States, especially in the South, combining the sweet, crumbly texture of cornbread with savory protein.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the cornmeal and protein from the chicken, with moderate fat from any added cheese or oil. A single muffin provides a good mix of B vitamins, iron, and selenium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Selenium | 12 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 medium muffin (110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a resourceful 'one-bowl' meal common in American home cooking, ideal for using leftover chicken. Nutritionally, pairing corn (a grain) with chicken creates a more complete protein profile than cornbread alone.
