Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings is delicious and full of flavor. This copycat recipe is easy to make and the ultimate comfort food.
Servings: 6
Cost: $9.54, $1.59 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Butter cut into small slices
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth and water to a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to medium. Boil uncovered until the chicken is cooked through.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl.
- Cut in the butter with a fork or pastry blender until incorporated. Stir in the milk until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough flat on a floured surface. Cut it into evenly sized squares with a knife or pizza cutter.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- Drop the dumplings into the pot one at a time to prevent them from sticking together.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the dumplings float and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Shred the chicken while the dumplings cook, then return it to the pot.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
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Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1433mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg
