Cracker Barrel Chicken Dumplings (Print-Friendly Version)
This comforting dish features tender chicken simmered in savory broth with soft dumplings, perfect for cozy meals any season. Loaded with chicken, dumplings, and broth, it’s a keeper.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Broth and Chicken
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6 cups chicken broth
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2 celery ribs, broken into large pieces
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Dumplings
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
# How to Make It:
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken broth, celery ribs, and chicken breasts. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked.
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Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Gradually stir in the milk until the mixture forms a shaggy dough.
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Transfer dough onto a floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut dough into strips or squares about 1 to 2 inches wide using a knife or pizza cutter.
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Once chicken is cooked through, remove chicken breasts to a cutting board. Discard celery and any solids from the broth and keep broth at a simmer.
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Carefully add dumpling strips into the simmering broth, stirring gently to separate. Allow dumplings to simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are cooked through and broth has thickened.
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While dumplings cook, shred or chop the poached chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken back into the pot and stir gently to combine with dumplings and broth.
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Season the dish with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Roll dumplings thinly to ensure even cooking and avoid a dense texture.