Cracker Barrel is known for its delicious, homestyle Southern cuisine, and their Homemade Chicken & Dumplings is a classic comfort food dish. While I can’t provide you with the exact recipe used by Cracker Barrel, I can give you a general idea of how to make a similar dish at home. Here’s a basic recipe for homemade chicken and dumplings:
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Stew:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 quarts of chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk