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Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Easy Comfort Food

  • Author: Curtis James
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Enjoy a classic comfort meal with this Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings recipe. Tender chicken simmered in a savory broth pairs with light, fluffy dumplings made from simple pantry staples. Perfect for cool evenings, this dish delivers homestyle flavor without the restaurant price. Follow step‑by‑step instructions for a rich, hearty soup that serves six and satisfies the whole family, making it an ideal dinner for any weeknight gathering. Serve with crusty bread for warm comfort

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup all‑purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the chicken pieces and cook until fully cooked, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken and shred it, then return to the broth.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk until just combined.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the boiling broth. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and season to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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