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Crack Chicken and Dumplings

Crack Chicken and Dumplings is a twist into the classic version! Nevertheless a this is hearty comfort food and this recipe will certainly be a new favorite of your loved ones!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 648kcal
Author: Kayla

Ingredients

  • 3 medium chicken breasts
  • 10 slices bacon sliced
  • 2 tbsp ranch seasoning to taste
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream or light cream
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas (thawed)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 32 oz chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt to taste

For the Homemade Dumplings

  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Garnish

  • green onions
  • bacon

Instructions

  • Put a large pot above medium-high heat. Then add bacon pieces & cook till crispy, remove from the pot and put aside.
  • Discard the fat in the pot, leaving just about 2 tbsp.
  • Season the chicken with pepper and salt on each side and add it into the pot cook for 5-7 minutes. The chicken does not need to be completely cooked, but well browned for additional taste.
  • Remove chicken from pot and put aside on a plate, then cover with foil.
  • Add 2 tbsp of butter to the exact same pot and melt. Then add onion, cook for a few minute. Add minced garlic, cook and stir till softened for 5 minutes.
  • Add ⅓ of flour and stir to blend, then stir and simmer for a few minutes. Add cream little by little and stir well till blended.
  • Add chicken broth, dried parsley, basil, pepper and salt. Stir to blend.
  • Add back chicken, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low & simmer covered for 10 minutes.
  • When the chicken is cooked, transfer the chicken breast into a bowl, and then use forks to shred it. Add ranch seasoning, pepper and salt to taste.

For the Homemade Dumplings

  • Add flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Stir to blend.
  • Add melted butter and with a fork stir it till blended along with a crumbly mix forms.
  • Add buttermilk and stir till completely blended.

Add the Dumpling

  • Add the shredded chicken. Then utilize a small cookie scoop, about 1 tbsp in size. Scoop dumplings dough and add into the simmering soup. Put them around the pot.
  • After all dumplings are added, gently press down them so that the soup covers them. Add the bacon and frozen peas.
  • Cover with lid and continue to cook on low-heat for 15 minutes. Gently stir from time to time, to be sure stuff does not adhere to the base of the pot.
  • Add the cheese and lightly stir to melt. When the dumplings are cooked through garnish with fresh parsley and serve.