Cracker Barrel Chicken Dumplings
Indulge in the comforting, homestyle flavors of Cracker Barrel Chicken Dumplings, a hearty dish that brings Southern cooking to your table in just an hour! This recipe combines tender, shredded chicken simmered in a rich, seasoned broth with pillowy dumplings made from scratch. Achieving the perfect texture, the dumplings are crafted from a buttery dough rolled out to perfection and gently cooked in the flavorful broth. With simple pantry staples like flour, chicken bouillon, and baking powder, this classic dish is both budget-friendly and easy to make. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy weekend meal, these chicken and dumplings are sure to become a favorite comfort food that warms heart and soul alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 8 cups Water
- 2 pieces Chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for seasoning broth)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (for seasoning broth)
Instructions
Place chicken breasts, water, and bouillon cubes in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Keep the broth in the pot on low heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually stir in the milk until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut the dough into small strips or squares, approximately 2 inches in length. Set aside.
Turn the heat under the broth back to medium and season it with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Add the dumplings one at a time into the simmering broth to prevent them from sticking together. Gently stir after adding all the dumplings.
Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and stir to combine. Allow the dish to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors of homemade chicken and dumplings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 405 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 6267 mg | 272% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.6 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 139.2 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1448 mg | 31% | |
*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.
