Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings

Name: Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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

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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.

Submitted by jadedgurl

Updated on November 21, 2024

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

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

Directions

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.

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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.

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Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead carefully until smooth. Roll out into a large rectangle; cut into small rectangular dumplings.

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Drop dumplings one at a time into the simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.

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Bone chicken and chop into pieces. Add to the pot; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

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Cook’s Note

Substitute a handful of baby carrots for the carrots if desired.

This is a great base for chicken soup too — just use noodles instead of making dumplings. Cook the noodles right in the soup for added flavor and add some peas!

90 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

384	Calories
15g	Fat
35g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 384
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 128mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g	51%
Vitamin C 16mg	17%
Calcium 43mg	3%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 267mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings

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