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What To Eat With Chicken And Dumplings
February 5, 2024
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Chicken and dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, but the right side dishes can make the meal even better. Pairing it with the perfect bread, vegetable, or salad helps round everything out. Below are some of the best sides to serve with chicken and dumplings for a complete, satisfying meal.
When deciding what to serve with chicken and dumplings, balance is key. Since chicken and dumplings is rich, creamy, and filling, lighter sides like salads and roasted vegetables help keep the meal from feeling too heavy. Fresh options such as coleslaw, cucumber salad, or roasted green beans add crunch and contrast that works especially well with the soft dumplings.
If you’re serving chicken and dumplings for a larger gathering or holiday-style meal, classic comfort sides like cornbread, biscuits, mashed potatoes, or butter rice are always crowd-pleasers. Bread-based sides are perfect for soaking up extra sauce, while vegetable casseroles and roasted veggies add color and variety to the table. Mixing one lighter side with one hearty option creates a well-rounded plate that feels comforting without being overwhelming.
Ready to take your Chicken and Dumplings to the next level? Check out my top picks for the best side dishes to make your meal complete!
What To Eat With Chicken And Dumplings (30 Great Ideas)
1
Angel Biscuits
These light & fluffy Angel Biscuits are half-biscuit, half-roll! Seriously, the best of both worlds in one tasty package. AND, they are so darn easy to make.
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2
Gluten-Free Cheddar Bay Biscuits
These cheddar bay biscuits taste amazing and they just so happen to be gluten-free! One of the best copycat recipes out there.
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3
Garlic and Herb Pull Apart Biscuits
These Garlic and Herb Pull Apart Biscuits are buttery, cheesy and oh so tasty! Easy enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough for the holidays.
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4
Dinner Rolls
These classic Dinner Rolls are sure to be the best sidekick to any holiday or family dinner. Soft, light and pillowy.
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5
Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe
Did someone say garlic bread? This is the tastiest recipe for extra cheesy and extra garlicky homemade garlic bread! Jazz up store-bought French bread with my simple homemade garlic butter.
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6
Best Cornbread Ever
Fluffy, buttery, moist and easy, this homemade Cornbread is the perfect addition to your family dinner table. Or as a delicious snack!
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7
Butter Rice
My Famous Butter Rice is seriously the best! Add a few simple ingredients to make the most buttery, delicious rice you've ever had!
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8
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are smooth, buttery, and extra rich thanks to a generous dose of cream cheese. This recipe gives you perfectly fluffy potatoes every time with just the right balance of salt, butter, and creaminess.
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9
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are smooth, silky, and extra creamy. Perfect make-ahead mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving or Christmas! My version is made without chicken broth.
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10
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
What could make Mashed Potatoes even better? GARLIC! Garlic Mashed Potatoes are so buttery, creamy, and more importantly garlicky.
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11
Scalloped Potatoes
This easy recipe for Scalloped Potatoes is one you will make again and again. Extremely creamy and cheesy potato perfection!
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12
Classic Coleslaw Recipe
This Coleslaw Recipe is a classic, from scratch recipe that will make you never buy store-bought coleslaw dressing again! Here's how you can prepare this perfect summer side dish.
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13
That Good Salad
This “That Good Salad” lives up to its name with a mix of crisp greens, hearty toppings, and a bold garlic dressing that ties everything together.
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14
Roasted Green Beans
Roasted Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish to make that is packed full of flavor and nutrients! I could make this every night!
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15
Roasted Asparagus
Simple and quick this Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe is the perfect vegetable side dish! Easily prepared while your main dish is cooking.
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16
Roasted Cauliflower
This basic, Roasted Cauliflower Recipe is a tasty, low-carb, simple side dish to throw together any day of the week. All you need is olive oil, salt, pepper and a little oven time to get the maximum caramelized, brown, super flavorful cauliflower.
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17
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This super easy Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe is a delicious vegetable side dish. Perfectly golden and tender in the middle.
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18
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Just as delicious as a typical Caesar salad just made with shaved Brussels sprouts! Give this Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad a try!
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19
Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe
Maple Glazed Carrots are the perfect, least fussy side dish for any holiday or Sunday supper. Delicious on their own, or fabulous with ham or turkey, these glazed carrots won't be forgotten anytime soon. Only one pan required!
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20
Grandma’s Cucumber Salad
Grandma's Cucumber Salad recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ's or potlucks.
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21
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad has amazing depth of flavor from all of the roasted veggies and great texture from the quinoa.
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22
Buttery Corn Casserole
Is there anything more comforting than a corn casserole? This slightly sweet and savory side dish is a 1-bowl, quick, fix it and forget it wonder that is perfect to serve at Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or any weeknight.
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23
Caprese Salad Recipe
This Caprese Salad Recipe is a wonderful summer side dish and can be ready in 15 minutes or less! Fresh, light and so delicious!
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24
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with a delicious sausage, two kinds of cheese, panko and herb mixture and baked to golden bubbly perfection. Fancy enough for a dinner party, but will fly off your casual party table as well.
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25
Parmesan and Garlic Linguine Pasta
Parmesan and Garlic Linguine Pasta is super easy, fast and SO flavorful! This is sure to be one of your new favorite linguine recipes!
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26
Creamy Potato Salad Recipe (No Eggs!)
Cooked potatoes, onions, and celery all tossed in a vinegary mayonnaise dressing. This is a creamy potato salad recipe minus the eggs!
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27
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes are unripened tomatoes generously coated with a Panko and cornmeal seasoned breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. These are a must have in the summer when tomatoes are in season.
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Remember that the joy of chicken and dumplings isn’t just in the main dish itself but also in the delightful sides that accompany it. From classic comfort foods like mashed potatoes and cornbread to lighter options like fresh salads or roasted veggies, there’s no shortage of delicious pairings to explore.
Can you serve chicken and dumplings with bread?
Yes, chicken and dumplings is often served with biscuits, dinner rolls, garlic bread, or cornbread—especially if you enjoy dipping bread into the sauce.
Is chicken and dumplings supposed to be thick or soupy?
Chicken and dumplings can be either thick or slightly soupy, depending on the recipe. Most traditional versions have a creamy, stew-like consistency.
How do you store leftover chicken and dumplings?
Leftover chicken and dumplings should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eaten within 3–4 days. The dumplings may absorb liquid as they sit.
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