Chicken and Cracker Dumplings Czech
Experience the cozy comfort of European home cooking with Chicken and Cracker Dumplings Czech, a heartwarming dish that combines tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in a flavorful broth with light and fluffy cracker dumplings. Infused with aromatic vegetables, a hint of nutmeg, and fresh parsley, this recipe is a nostalgic nod to Czech culinary traditions. The cracker-based dumplings bring a unique twist, blending sour cream and crushed crackers for a satisfyingly rich texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings, this hearty one-pot meal is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it up hot and watch it disappear! Keywords: Czech chicken and dumplings, cracker dumplings recipe, hearty one-pot meal, traditional Czech comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced into rounds
- 2 Celery stalks, chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons Parsley, finely chopped
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1.5 cups Plain crackers (like saltines), crushed
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
In a large Dutch oven or pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in the chicken broth, and add bay leaf and the seared chicken thighs back to the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer. Cover and let cook for 40-45 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the cracker dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sour cream until smooth. Add the crushed crackers, flour, baking powder, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too stiff, add a tablespoon or two of water to loosen it slightly.
Using lightly damp hands, shape the cracker dough into small dumplings about the size of a walnut. Set aside.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot. Discard the skin and bones, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Stir in 2 tablespoons of parsley.
Bring the broth back to a gentle boil and drop in the dumplings. Cover the pot and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls, garnish with the remaining parsley, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.9 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.6 g | 403% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1035 mg | 345% | |
| Sodium | 11353 mg | 494% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.7 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 168.2 g | 336% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 768 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3872 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
