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Homestyle Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

Tender chicken, pillowy dumplings, and rich gravy come together in this comforting one-pot meal that tastes just like the restaurant favorite but made in your own kitchen.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 314 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided use
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 teaspoons chicken base
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onions to the pot along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  2. Add the water and chicken base to the pot. Stir until the chicken base is incorporated into the water. Add the chicken tenders and cook for about 20 minutes on medium-low heat.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dough for the dumplings: Combine the flour, baking powder, buttermilk, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until the dough just comes together—it will be shaggy. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 1-inch squares, separating the squares as you cut them so they do not touch one another. Sprinkle the squares with more flour.
  4. Strain the chicken and vegetables from the broth and return the broth to the pot. Bring to a boil. Slowly add the dumplings, a few at a time, stirring as you go.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes to ensure the dumplings are cooked through. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

Notes

  • Don't overmix the dumpling dough - This can make them tough instead of tender
  • Maintain a gentle simmer - Boiling too vigorously can break apart the dumplings
  • Allow resting time - Let the finished dish sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld
  • Season gradually - It's easier to add more salt at the end than to fix an overly salty dish

Nutrition Information

Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 1053mg (44%) Potassium 596mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2025IU (41%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314

% Daily Value*

Calories 314kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 1053mg 44%
Potassium 596mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2025IU 41%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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