Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

This copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings recipe delivers soft, chewy dumplings in a rich, creamy broth with tender chicken. It’s classic comfort food made with simple pantry staples — perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings in.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Dinner, Main

Cuisine Comfort Food, Southern

Servings servings

Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

Large Pot
Mixing Bowl
Rolling Pin
Pizza Cutter or Knife
Measuring Cups

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2–3 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or torn into bite-sized pieces
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling
1 tbsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 cup plus 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk gradually to form a smooth, sticky dough.
Let the dough rest for 5–10 minutes. Meanwhile, lightly flour your surface.
Roll the dough out to about ½ inch thick. Cut into ½-inch squares using a pizza cutter or knife.
Drop dumpling squares into the simmering broth, one at a time, stirring gently so they don’t stick.
Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dumplings are tender and the broth thickens slightly.
Stir in the cooked chicken and let simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through. Serve warm.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut. If the broth becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or a splash of milk to loosen it.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 960mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Chicken and Dumplings, comfort food, Cracker Barrel Copycat, Homestyle, Southern Dinner

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