Description
Cozy chicken and dumplings recipe reminiscent of Cracker Barrel’s famous dish, featuring soft dumplings cooked in savory broth with tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
- 2 ribs of celery, broken in half
- 1/2 medium onion, kept whole
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, combine chicken broth, celery, onion, and chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover partially, cooking for approximately 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough by blending flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Gradually stir in the milk until just combined.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface, roll out to 1/4 inch thick, and cut into 1-2 inch strips or squares.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and discard celery and onion. Add dumpling strips to the simmering broth and cook for 20-30 minutes until dumplings are cooked and broth thickens.
- Shred or chop the chicken and return it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
To store, cool to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg