Cracker Barrel sells more than 11 million orders of their Chicken N' Dumplins each year, and for good reason. You can't go wrong with an order (or two) of the Southern staple, which dates back to ...

Place chicken on a cutting board and let it rest for 5 or 6 minutes — until cool enough to handle. Shred meat (I found a little sharp knife and a fork helpful), discarding skin and bones.

Chicken: Some chicken and dumplings recipes start with a whole chicken or bone-in cuts, but we’ve found a way to get maximum flavor from quick-cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Directions 1. Put the chicken, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves in a large kettle. Cover with the water. Add the salt, black pepper, cayenne, and thyme and bring to a boil over high ...

Magee shared a cherished chicken and dumplings recipe from The Revolving Tables Restaurant in Mendenhall, Mississippi, which was open from 1915 until it closed on Dec. 31, 2001.