Best 4 Chicken N Dumplings Cracker Barrel Style Recipes

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Cracker Barrel's Chicken n' Dumplings is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The dumplings are light and fluffy, while the chicken is tender and flavorful. The broth is rich and savory, with a hint of herbs and spices. This classic dish is easy to make at home with this recipe, and it's sure to become a family favorite. We also have a vegetarian version of this recipe, that uses vegetable broth and tofu instead of chicken. And for those who love a little spice, we have a spicy chicken n' dumplings recipe that adds a kick of heat to the dish. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

BETTER THAN CRACKER BARREL® CHICKEN 'N DUMPLINGS



Better than Cracker Barrel® Chicken 'n Dumplings image

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

CHICKEN 'N' DUMPLINGS -- CRACKER BARREL STYLE



Chicken 'n' Dumplings -- Cracker Barrel Style image

I haven't tried this yet, but these are supposed to be the same as the Cracker Barrel meal which I LOVE. It's just chicken and dumplings and creamy white gravy at the end. I got this off of the Post-Gazette website. They noted that they found that they needed about 3/4 cup more flour than the recipe called for. They added 1/4 cup of flour at a time to get the dough to rolling consistency and added 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.

Provided by Lindsay.Keiter

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 quarts water
1 (3 -4 lb) chicken, cut up
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small onion, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
3 -6 whole fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour, see note
1 tablespoon baking powder, see note
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add the chicken, 1 teaspoon of salt, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and parsley to the pot.
  • Reduce the heat to simmer and cook the chicken, uncovered, for 2 hours.
  • The liquid will reduce by about one third.
  • When the chicken has cooked, remove it from the pot and set it aside.
  • Strain the stock to remove all the vegetables and floating scum.
  • You want only the stock and the chicken, so toss everything else out.
  • Pour 1 1/2 quarts (6 cups) of the stock back into the pot (keep the leftover stock, if any, for another recipe - it can be frozen).
  • Add coarsely ground pepper, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tablespoon of lemon juice, then reheat the stock over medium heat while preparing the Dumplings.
  • For the Dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and milk in a medium bowl.
  • Stir well until smooth, then let the dough rest for 5 to 20 minutes.
  • Roll the dough out onto a floured surface to about a 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Cut the dough into 1/2-inch squares 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 become cool enough to handle.
  • Tear all the meat from the bones and remove the skin.
  • Cut the chicken neatly into bite-size pieces and drop them into the pot.
  • Discard the skin and bones.
  • Continue to simmer the chicken and dumplings for another 5 to 10 minutes, but don't stir too vigorously or the chicken will shred and fall apart.
  • You want big chunks of chicken in the end.
  • When the gravy has reached the desired consistency, ladle four portions onto plates and serve hot.
  • Serve with your choice of steamed vegetables, if desired.

CRACKER BARREL CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



Cracker Barrel Chicken & Dumplings image

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 Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your chicken and dumplings. Use fresh, high-quality chicken and vegetables for the best results.
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season your chicken and dumplings generously. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before adding it to the dumplings. This will help prevent the dumplings from becoming soggy.
  • Don't Overcook the Dumplings: The dumplings should be cooked through but still light and fluffy. Overcooking them will make them tough and chewy.
  • Serve Immediately: Chicken and dumplings are best served immediately after they are made. The dumplings will start to lose their texture and flavor if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Chicken and dumplings are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This Cracker Barrel-style recipe is a great way to make this dish at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and easy-to-make meal, give this chicken and dumplings recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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