Keto Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Keto Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings, a delightful dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dining table. This hearty meal features tender dumplings made from mozzarella cheese and almond flour, simmered in a rich chicken broth alongside shredded chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this keto-friendly recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish. Gather your family around for a cozy dinner that leaves everyone feeling satisfied without the guilt!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mozzarella and cream cheese. Heat in short bursts until melted into a smooth dough.
- Mix the melted cheese with almond flour, egg, baking powder, garlic powder, and xanthan gum until well combined.
- Chill the dough in the freezer while you sauté onions and celery in butter over medium heat until softened.
- Add chicken broth to the pot with sautéed vegetables; season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out chilled dough between parchment paper to about ⅛ inch thick and cut into rectangles.
- Drop dumplings into the boiling broth along with shredded chicken; cook until dumplings are fluffy.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg