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Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich broth, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots optional
  • 1/2 cup diced celery optional
  • 1/2 cup diced onion optional

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Bowls for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken breasts, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer, cooking until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, remove the chicken and let it cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. If using, add the diced carrots, celery, and onion to the broth.
  4. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Then add the milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, mixing well with the broth and vegetables.
  6. Using a spoon, drop dollops of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
  7. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes.
  8. Once the dumplings are cooked through, ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls.

Notes

For best results, do not lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking.