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Crack Chicken and Dumplings

Crack Chicken and Dumplings is a twist to the classic version! Still a hearty comfort food, this recipe will surely be a new favorite of your family!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 648 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 10 lices Bacon sliced
  • 3 medium chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas thawed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream or light cream
  • 32 oz chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning or to taste
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
GARNISH:
  • Bacon
  • green onions

Instructions

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  1. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add bacon pieces and cook until crispy, remove from pot and set aside.
  3. Discard the fat from the pot, leaving only about 2 tablespoons.
  4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and add it to the pot. Brown on each side for about 5-7 minutes. The chicken doesn't have to be fully cooked, but nicely browned for extra flavor.
  5. Remove chicken from pot and set aside on a plate, cover with foil.
  6. Add two tablespoons of butter to the same pot and melt. Add onion, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add minced garlic, stir and cook until softened for about 5 minutes.
  7. Add 1/3 of flour and stir to combine. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add cream little by little and stir very well until combined.
  8. Add chicken broth, dried parsley, and basil. Add salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  9. Add back chicken, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
  10. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer the chicken breast to a large bowl, and use forks to shred it.
  11. Add ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS:
  1. Add flour, salt and baking powder to a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
  2. Add melted butter, and using a fork stir it until combined and a crumbly mixture forms.
  3. Add buttermilk and stir until fully combined.
ADD THE DUMPLINGS:
  1. Add back the shredded chicken.
  2. Use a small cookie scoop, about 1 tablespoon in size. Scoop dumplings dough and drop directly into the simmering soup. Place them around the pot, not all in the same place.
  3. Once all dumplings have been added, gently press them down so the soup covers them.
  4. Add the frozen peas and bacon.
  5. Cover with the lid and continue to cook on low heat for about 15 minutes. Gently stir from time to time, to make sure stuff doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
  6. Add the cheese and gently stir to melt.
  7. Once the dumplings are cooked through garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 648kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 1899mg (79%) Potassium 1074mg (31%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 778IU (16%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 342mg (34%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 648

% Daily Value*

Calories 648kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 1899mg 79%
Potassium 1074mg 23%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 778IU 16%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 342mg 34%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.