Learn to make Cracker Barrel’s iconic Homemade Chicken & Dumplings from scratch with these simple steps. Begin by gathering the following ingredients:
- Flour: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: A pinch
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 1 cup
- Chicken broth: 2 quarts
- Cooked chicken: 3 cups
- Mixing the Dough: In a bowl, blend 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of milk. Mix until the dough forms a ball. Handle the dough gently for tender dumplings.
- Rolling and Cutting: Roll the dough on a floured surface to about 2×2 inches in thickness. Cut it into squares and transfer them to a floured plate. Don’t worry about perfection; rustic dumplings add charm.
- Cooking to Perfection: Bring 2 quarts of chicken broth to a boil. Drop in the dumplings one by one, stirring to prevent sticking. The extra flour on them thickens the broth. Cook for 15-20 minutes until they are no longer doughy.
- Adding Cooked Chicken: Stir in 3 cups of pre-cooked chicken until heated through.
Enjoy your Cracker Barrel Homemade Chicken & Dumplings. As the original article says, “Mix it just right, cook to perfection, and you’ll be rewarded with fluffy dumplings.”
