Cracker Barrel-Style Wholesome Chicken & Dumplings

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Cracker Barrel-Style Wholesome Chicken & Dumplings

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • •• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • •• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (instead of all-purpose)
  • •• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (instead of whole milk)
  • •• 3 tablespoons olive oil (instead of butter)
  • •• 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • •• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • •• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, celery, peas)

Instructions

  1. 11. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl
  2. 22. Add olive oil and almond milk, stir until dough forms
  3. 33. Roll out dough and cut into strips
  4. 44. Bring broth to boil, add vegetables
  5. 55. Drop dough strips into simmering broth
  6. 66. Add chicken, cook 15-20 minutes until dumplings are done
  7. 77. Let rest 5 minutes before serving

Smart Substitutions

• All-purpose flour→Whole wheat pastry flour

More fiber, nutrients, slower sugar release

💡 30% lower
• Whole milk→Unsweetened almond milk

Fewer calories, less saturated fat

💡 25% lower
• Butter→Olive oil

Better fats, heart-healthy

💡 Minimal impact