Cracker Barrel-Style Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
A comforting and hearty recipe for homemade Cracker Barrel-style chicken and dumplings that will warm you up on a chilly day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 celery ribs, broken into large pieces
- ½ medium onion (keep intact as a large piece)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
For the Dumplings:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, celery, onion, and chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Make the Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk. Roll out dough, cut into strips, and add to the broth.
- Cook the Dumplings: Simmer for 20-30 minutes until cooked through and broth thickens.
- Finish the Dish: Shred the chicken, return to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Notes
- You can add peas or carrots for extra flavor and color.
- Adjust the thickness of the broth by adding more or less dumplings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, homemade, Cracker Barrel, easy recipe
