Description
Comfort meets Southern charm in this classic Cracker Barrel chicken and dumplings recipe, where tender chicken nestles between pillowy dough clouds. Home cooks will savor this hearty dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 454 grams)
- 6 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 2 celery ribs, halved
- 1 medium onion, halved
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a flavorful broth by simmering chicken, celery, and onion in a spacious pot. Gently poach the chicken until tender, then extract and shred into delicate morsels.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing vessel. Introduce milk gradually, blending until a supple dough materializes.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and roll the dough to a slim quarter-inch thickness. Slice into rustic squares measuring roughly 1-2 inches.
- Restore the broth to a gentle bubble and delicately float dumpling squares across the surface. Cover and allow to simmer, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Reintegrate the shredded chicken into the bubbling mixture, ensuring even distribution and thorough warming. Enhance with additional seasoning and optional butter for richness.
- Transfer the comforting concoction to serving dishes, adorning with fresh, verdant herbs like parsley or thyme for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for deeper, richer flavor that enhances the overall taste of the dish.
- Roll dumpling dough gently to prevent tough texture, ensuring light and fluffy consistency.
- Allow chicken to cool completely before shredding to maintain moisture and prevent stringy texture.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a blend of rice and almond flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg