Description
A comforting and easy homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe inspired by Cracker Barrel.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 celery ribs, broken into large pieces
- ½ medium onion
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken broth, celery, onion, and chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently stir in the milk until the dough comes together into a shaggy ball.
- Place dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about ¼-inch thick. Slice the dough into strips or squares about 1 to 2 inches wide.
- Remove chicken from broth and set aside. Discard celery pieces and onion from the broth.
- Drop dough strips into the simmering broth, stirring gently. Simmer for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through.
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot, mixing gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional herbs and spices. Leftovers last about three days in the fridge.