Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings
Tender shreds of chicken simmer in a rich, homey broth with onions, celery, and carrots, while hand-rolled dumplings add comforting heft and a silky bite. Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings delivers classic, cozy flavors with a hint of lemon brightness, perfect for a chilly evening or a family-style Sunday supper.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken and 1 pinch salt in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, skimming off any scum with a slotted spoon. Add the lemon, celery, onion, and carrots. Simmer the broth over medium heat until the chicken begins to fall off the bone, about 1 hour.
- 2
Discard the lemon. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool.
- 3
Put the flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Ladle 2 to 3 scoops of hot broth into the well. Stir the flour with a spoon until the dough comes together into a ball.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead gently until smooth. Roll it into a large rectangle and cut into small rectangular dumplings.
- 5
Drop the dumplings one at a time into the simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Remove the bones from the chicken and chop it into pieces. Add to the pot and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 505.65 kcal High 25%
- Protein 68.35 g Good Source 137%
- Carbohydrate 41.37 g 15%
- Total Fat 7.05 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 211.92 mg High 71%
- Sodium 816.83 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 4.06 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 57.18 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.41 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 243.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 2.94 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.11 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Celery, Lemon, and Onion. Each serving provides about 505.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Celery, Lemon, Onion, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 505.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings healthy?
- Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 505.65 calories and 68.35 g of protein, or 137% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 816.83 mg (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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