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Copycat Cracker Barrel chicken and dumplings

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings - tender shredded chicken and pillowy flat dumplings in a rich, creamy broth. The ultimate Southern comfort food, made from scratch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dumplings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter cold
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
Soup
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt, cut in the cold butter, then stir in buttermilk to form a dough.
  2. Roll the dough thin and cut into 1-inch squares.
  3. Bring the broth to a simmer and drop in the dumplings one at a time. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring gently.
  4. Stir in the chicken and milk, season, and simmer until thick and creamy.

Notes

The dumplings thicken the broth as they cook - that's the Cracker Barrel signature. Don't overstir or they break apart.