Print

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Comforting Recipe

Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Enjoy this Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings recipe, perfect for an easy dinner or family dinner. Featuring homemade dumplings and creamy chicken stew, it’s a satisfying meal ideal for weeknight dinner occasions.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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
  • 3 cups flour more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 ⅓ cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the chicken stock, bouillon cube, chicken breasts, whole onion, carrots, and diced celery.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and cover to let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Take out the chicken and set it aside and throw away the onion.
  4. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and buttermilk until the dough is just formed.
  5. If the dough feels too dry, add more buttermilk, or add more flour if it is too wet.
  6. Generously dust your surface with flour and roll out the dough thin, then cut it into square pieces.
  7. Gently stir the dumplings into the simmering broth, cover, and cook for 20 minutes allowing the broth to thicken.
  8. Shred the reserved chicken while the dumplings cook.
  9. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot, stir in the milk, then turn off the heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • While buttermilk provides the best texture and flavor, you can make a quick substitute by adding one tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using it
  • For creamier results, substitute heavy cream or evaporated milk for regular milk
  • Don’t overwork the dumpling dough
  • Mix until just combined
  • Use plenty of flour when rolling the dough out to prevent sticking
  • If you don’t want to make dumplings from scratch, use refrigerator biscuits cut into quarters
  • If it’s too thick after storing, add a splash of warm milk while reheating

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/cracker-barrel-chicken-and-dumplings/