Description
Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings offers a comforting, homemade version of the classic Southern favorite. This easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken, a rich chicken broth, and fluffy dumplings made from simple pantry staples like flour, baking powder, butter, and milk. Ready in just 30 minutes, it serves six and delivers a hearty, creamy bowl perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy weekend meals. Serve with crusty bread or a green salad for a full comforting meal today!!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer. Add the shredded chicken and keep warm.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix melted butter and milk.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy.
- Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- substitute half of the chicken broth with low‑sodium vegetable broth. Whole‑wheat flour can be used for a healthier twist
- but the dumplings will be slightly denser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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