Chicken and Dumplings Cracker Barrel Copykat

1. 1

   Place chicken in a Dutch oven.

2. 2

   Add water and 2 teaspoons salt and bring to the boil.

3. 3

   Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until tender (should almost fall off bone).

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the broth and cool.

5. 5

   Bone the chicken and cut meat into bite-sized pieces

6. 6

   Bring the broth to a gentle boil and add black pepper

7. 7

   Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.

8. 8

   Cut in the cold butter or shortening.

9. 9

   Add the buttermilk, stirring with a fork until moistened.

10. 10

    Knead the dough 4 to 5 times, and cut off 1/2-inch pieces.

11. 11

    Drop into the gently boiling broth.

12. 12

    Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

13. 13

    Stir in the chicken and serve.

14. 14

    In a pressure cooker you can reduce cooking time to 30 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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