Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
Description
Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings features boneless skinless chicken breasts simmered in a combined stock of chicken broth and water until tender. The dumplings are prepared from a dough made of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and whole milk, rolled out flat, and cut into uniform squares before being gently dropped into the broth. Cooking the dumplings uncovered allows them to cook evenly, rising to the top when done. The chicken is shredded and returned to the pot with the dumplings to finish the dish.
The flavor is mild and comforting, relying on the chicken broth base and the simple dough dumplings to create a satisfying texture contrast between the tender chicken and soft, fluffy dumplings. This dish is served hot and can be seasoned more with salt to taste. It embodies a traditional Southern comfort food style, suitable to serve as a main course.
For storage, leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container and can keep for up to five days. The dumplings absorb liquid over time, so reheating gently is recommended to preserve their texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 Tablespoons butter cut into small slices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk whole
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth and water to a large stock pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Then add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to medium. Boil uncovered until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl. Then add in the butter with a fork or a pastry blender until incorporated. Stir in the milk until a dough is formed.
- Flour out a work surface. Roll the dough out flat with a rolling pin. Slice with a pizza cutter or a knife into similar size squares.
- Remove the chicken from the pot (make sure it’s cooked through) and set aside.
- Drop the dumplings into the pot, one at a time, to keep the dumplings from sticking to each other. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the dumplings float and a toothpick inserted into the dumplings comes out clean.
- While the dumplings are cooking, shred the chicken and return it back to the pot.
- Season the chicken and dumplings with more salt and pepper if needed. Then serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1433mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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