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 mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
- 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
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.