Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with hearty vegetables and fluffy dumplings.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables:
- 8 cups chicken stock low-sodium
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 3 carrots diced
- 1 onion peeled but left whole
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 2 cups milk
Dumplings:
- 3 cups flour more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ⅓ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, combine chicken stock, bouillon, celery, carrots, and onion. Add chicken breasts and simmer until cooked through. Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot.
- Make the Dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in buttermilk to form a dough. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth.
- Serve: Cook dumplings for 10 minutes until fluffy. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- If the broth is too thin, mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg