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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Copy Cat Recipes

    Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Recipe {Video}

    Published: Jan 17, 2021 ยท Updated: Jan 29, 2024 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Recipe made with homemade dumplingsโ€”the perfect Southern comfort food dinner for the entire family.

    Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Recipe close up on a white plate

    Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

    Contents show
    Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    Tips for the Best Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
    What to Serve with Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
    When to Serve
    Great Recipe Collections
    Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    Woohoo! It is time for another copycat Cracker Barrel Recipe to be shared! If you have followed our site for a while, you know that we LOVE Cracker Barrel Restaurants. We always visit them while traveling, especially since our closest Cracker Barrel is almost an hour away in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

    I started making copycat recipes at home to save the multiple hours of driving. I don't have a deer head, rifle, or horseshoe that you find on the wall in every Cracker Barrel in our house, but I do have a love of making copycat recipes at home, so that is enough. LOL!

    This homemade chicken and dumplings is the perfect comfort food meal. Packed with flavors, easy to make, and filling.

    Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Recipe on a white plate

    Ingredients

    Ingredients

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make epic Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Salt
    • Black Pepper
    • Butter
    • Buttermilk
    • Chicken Broth/Stock
    • Cooked Chicken Breast

    Equipment Needed

    • Measuring Cups/Spoons
    • Medium Mixing Bowlย 
    • Kitchen Spoon/Spatula
    • Cutting Board
    • Rolling Pin
    • Pizza Cutter
    • Large Pot/Dutch Oven
    • Fork or pastry blender to mix dough

    Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings Dough

    Preparation and Storage

    Make-Ahead + Storage: You can make a large batch of Chicken and Dumplings in one cooking session, making this recipe the perfect make-ahead family meal! Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy them within three to four days.

    Freezing/How to Freeze: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container and enjoy them within three months.

    How to Reheat: You can reheat leftovers using your stovetop or microwave, depending on how many servings you need to prepare. Add a splash of chicken broth as needed to rehydrate.

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    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:

    I used a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store for this copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings recipe. You can also use cooked shredded chicken that you have boiled or cooked in the CrockPot.

    Whatever is most accessible and the least stressful for you. We have had readers use chicken tenders, skinless chicken breasts to make this recipe.ย 

    Add in veggies on the side or mixed into the dish.

    Vegetarian Option: Replace the shredded chicken and chicken stock with meatless alternatives to make this copycat recipe vegetarian.

    Vegan Option: In addition to the guidance for vegetarians, vegans should replace butter and buttermilk with plant-based alternatives to make this Cracker Barrel recipe vegan.

    Gluten-Free: Gluten-free eaters should make this recipe with gluten-free all-purpose flour and chicken stock to ensure it is safe for a gluten-free diet.

    Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes eight servings and scales quickly to your desired yield. Be sure you have a large enough pot to contain the dumplings and the broth if you scale up.

    Make It Spicy: Cracker Barrel does not make this dish spicy, but you can add red chili pepper flakes to taste for some heat.

    Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 5 grams of sugar per serving. Make it sugar-free by using chicken stock with no sugar added.

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    Tips for the Best Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

    • I use a plastic cutting board for my floured surface. That way, I can move the it to the sink and wash it instead of having flour and dumpling dough all over the counter. A rolling pin will make it easier to roll out the dumpling dough.ย 
    • We use a pizza cutter to slice the dumplings. It is fast and oh-so-easy.
    • When you bring the broth to a boil, make sure you watch it and don't get it boiling over. You want the broth to heat and simmer.
    • Watch the dumplings when boiling them, especially if you put a lid on the pan. I turned around for a few minutes and returned to chicken stock overflowing from the pan to the stovetop. Trust me, you do not want to have to clean this off the stove top.
    • Check out our Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings for a slow cooker version of this recipe.

    What to Serve with Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

    These Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings are perfect when you crave a bite of this homestyle American chain from home. Here are some menu planning suggestions.

    Sides: BLT Pasta Salad, Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams, Southern Style Green Beans, CrockPot Bourbon Baked Beans, CrockPot Tater Tot Chicken Casserole, CrockPot Corn Pudding, 2 Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups, Easy Homemade Banana Bread, Cornbread with Sour cream, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese

    Main Dishes: Bacon Pot Pie, Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs, Crock Pot Steak Stroganoff, Crockpot Mushroom Pasta Casserole, Easy German Apple Pancake, French Toast Casserole, Apple & Raisin French Toast, Cracker Barrel Pecan Pancakes, Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    Desserts: 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars, Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling, Orange Dreamsicle Salad, Bisquick Peach Cobbler, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies, Air Fryer Donuts, Cinnamon & Sugar Crescents, Raspberry Coffee Cake, Biscuit Donuts

    When to Serve

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Potlucks
    • Holidays
    • Sunday Supper

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    Cracker barrel chicken and dumplings on a white plate

    Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

    Easy Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings copycat recipe you can make at home. Homemade chicken and dumplings that taste amazing
    3.71 from 51 votes
    Print Rate
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 325kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
    • 3 cups Chicken shredded, cooked
    • ยฝ tsp Baking Powder
    • 2 Tablespoon Butter
    • 1 cup Buttermilk
    • 7 cups Chicken Stock
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Shred cooked chicken and measure out 3 cups
    • In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt
    • Cut the butter into the flour mixture
    • Stir in buttermilk to form a dough
    • Flour a cutting board and roll out dough with a rolling pin
    • Cut dough with a pizza cutter into strips, aim for similar size dumplings
    • Bring chicken stock/broth to a boil. Drop dumplings into chicken stock one at a time stirring to make sure they do not stick together.
    • Once all of the dumplings are in the broth cook them for 15-20 minutes, watch to make sure the mixture does not boil over the pan. You want it to simmer
    • Once the dumplings are cooked add in shredded chicken.

    Kitchen Tools

    • Rolling Pin

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 325 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 49mg16%
    Sodium 388mg17%
    Potassium 406mg12%
    Carbohydrates 33g11%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 17g34%
    Vitamin A 204IU4%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 64mg6%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Terrie

      February 15, 2023 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Made this and it was amazing! I want to make it for a bereavement dinner. Can I make the dumplings the night before then heat my broth, etc the day of and add the dumplings?

      Reply
    2. Jaidyn

      January 28, 2023 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious! I'm definitely gonna make it again!

      Reply
    3. Pam

      December 21, 2022 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      Oooooooor - just pinch off dough, flatten a bit, and drop it in lol. I'm too lazy to roll and cut, and it comes out just as good! I think I had to add a bit more flour since I wasn't rolling.

      Reply
    4. Martin Anthony

      October 19, 2022 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      Wow I love this I could eat it all, I had no clue how to make this myself Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Lesa

      June 05, 2021 at 10:28 am

      Oh my goodness I made them they are so good they r amazing I canโ€™t believe I did it

      Reply
    6. Lesa

      June 05, 2021 at 9:36 am

      Oh my goodness I made them they are so good

      Reply
    7. Teresa Powell

      April 16, 2021 at 6:50 am

      Made this recipe and it's taste just like the cracker barrel chicken and dumplings. My husband rotisserie a chicken which made it flavorful and delicious. I would say this is a 5 star rating. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Tammilee

        May 19, 2021 at 4:01 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! It is one of our favorites.

        Reply
    8. Gayla

      January 04, 2021 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      I used frozen dumplings and it turned out great

      Reply
    9. A clayton

      December 14, 2020 at 12:52 am

      What type of flour do you use?

      Reply
      • Tammilee

        December 26, 2020 at 11:42 am

        Hi, I used all-purpose flour.

        Reply
    3.71 from 51 votes (46 ratings without comment)

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