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Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting and hearty dish that replicates the beloved flavors of Cracker Barrel's classic chicken and dumplings, perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded Can use leftover or store-bought chicken.
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
Dumpling Mixture
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter Cut into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Can substitute with fresh herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste pepper Add according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and milk, then bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, thyme, and onion powder. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Form the dough into small dumplings, about the size of a tablespoon.
Cooking
  1. Drop the dumplings carefully into the simmering broth. Allow them to cook for about 15 minutes, until they are fluffy and cooked through.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken, season with pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Notes

Consider pairing with a green salad or adding fresh herbs for extra flavor. Make sure to store leftovers properly in an airtight container.