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Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

This Southern classic combines tender chicken with pillowy dumplings in a rich, savory broth.I’ve found the key to perfect dumplings is not overworking the dough – mix just until ingredients come together for the fluffiest texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb CHICKEN BREASTS boneless, skinless
  • 6 cups CHICKEN BROTH
  • 2 cups ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 1/2 tsp BAKING POWDER
  • 1 tsp SALT
  • 1/4 cup BUTTER cold, cubed
  • 3/4 cup BUTTERMILK
Instructions
 
  • Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the boiling broth and reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer the chicken for about 15-20 minutes, or until it’s cooked through.
  • While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough by whisking together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the broth and shred it using two forks.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.