Best 3 Chicken And Dumplings Like Cracker Barrels Recipes

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Cracker Barrel's Chicken and Dumplings is a classic Southern comfort food dish that is beloved by many. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a savory broth. The chicken is typically cooked in a seasoned broth until it is fall-off-the-bone tender. The dumplings are made with a simple dough that is rolled out and cut into small pieces. They are then simmered in the broth until they are cooked through. The resulting dish is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter day.

This article provides three different recipes for Chicken and Dumplings, each with its own unique flavor and texture. The first recipe is for a classic Chicken and Dumplings made with simple ingredients and a flavorful broth. The second recipe is for a Creamy Chicken and Dumplings made with a creamy sauce and tender dumplings. The third recipe is for a Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings made in a slow cooker, making it an easy and convenient meal.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting dish. So gather your ingredients and get cooking!

Let's cook with our recipes!

BETTER THAN CRACKER BARREL® CHICKEN 'N DUMPLINGS



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My Grandma grew up on a farm and this was her recipe - no shortcuts but still pretty easy. For best results you must use a whole chicken and flour. You can also use some chicken stock for added flavor. The trick is the lemon which makes the chicken tender and adds flavor to the soup. Leftovers won't last very long with this.

Provided by jadedgurl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Dumpling Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken
1 pinch salt
water to cover
1 lemon, halved
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced, or more to taste
2 cups all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken and 1 pinch salt in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil, skimming any scum off the surface with a slotted spoon. Add lemon, celery, onion, and carrots. Simmer broth over medium heat until chicken starts to fall off the bone, about 1 hour.
  • Discard lemon. Remove chicken from the pot; let cool.
  • Place flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Ladle in 2 to 3 scoops of hot broth. Mix in flour with a spoon until dough comes together into a ball.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead carefully until smooth. Roll out into a large rectangle; cut into small rectangular dumplings.
  • Drop dumplings one at a time into the simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Bone chicken and chop into pieces. Add to the pot; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 128.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CRACKER BARREL HOMEMADE CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS RECIPE - (4/5)



Cracker Barrel Homemade Chicken & Dumplings Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-15116

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
2 quarts chicken broth
3 cups cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a fork or pastry blender. Stir in the milk, mixing with a fork until the dough forms a ball. Heavily flour a work surface. You'll need a rolling pin and something to cut the dumplings with. I like to use a pizza cutter. I also like to use a small spatula to lift the dumplings off the cutting surface. Roll the dough out thin with a heavily floured rolling pin. Dip your cutter in flour and cut the dumplings in squares about 2x2-inches each. It's okay for them not to be exact. Just eye ball it. Some will be bigger, some smaller, and some might be shaped funny. Use the floured spatula to put them on a heavily floured plate. Just keep flouring between the layers of dumplings. To cook them, bring the broth to a boil. Drop the dumplings in one at a time, stirring while you add them. The extra flour on them will help thicken the broth. Cook them for about 15 to 20 minutes or until they don't taste doughy. Add the cooked chicken to the pot and serve.

CRACKER BARREL CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



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This takes a long time, but it is worth the work. If you decide to use canned broth, cut the salt in the dumplings. (I'm guesstimating on the prep/cook time.)

Provided by Shaye

Categories     Stocks

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 quarts water
3 -4 lbs cut up chicken
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 small sliced onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
4 -6 whole fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/8 cups milk

Steps:

  • Boil 3 quarts water in a large pot.
  • Add chicken, 1 t salt, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and parsley and simmer for 2 hours.
  • The liquid will reduce by 1/3.
  • When chicken is cooked, remove it and set aside.
  • Strain stock and throw away everything but the stock.
  • Put 6 cups of the stock back into the pot. (Leftover stock can be frozen.)
  • Add the pepper, 1/2 t salt and lemon juice and reheat while you mix dumplings.
  • For dumplings, mix flour, baking powder, 1-1/4 t salt and milk in a medium bowl.
  • Stir until smooth, then let dough rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Roll dough onto a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. (Handle the dough as little as possible for good dumplings).
  • Cut the dough into 1/2 inch squares (I use a pizza cutter) and drop each square into the simmering stock.
  • Use all of the dough.
  • The dumplings will first swell and then slowly shrink as they partially dissolve to thicken the stock into a white gravy.
  • Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until thick.
  • Stir often.
  • While the stock is thickening, the chicken will have cooled.
  • Tear all the meat from the bones and remove the skin.
  • Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and drop them into the pot.
  • Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, but stir carefully so you don't break the chicken up.
  • When the gravy has reached the desired consistency, ladle four portions onto plates and serve hot.
  • (Very good over mashed potatoes.).

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dumplings.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dumplings tough.
  • Drop the dumplings into the boiling broth. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through. This will take about 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken and dumplings hot. They are best when served fresh.

Conclusion:

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love. Whether you are using a recipe from scratch or your great-grandmother's secret recipe, these tips will help you make the best chicken and dumplings possible. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this classic dish a try.

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