What to Eat with Chicken and Dumplings: Delicious Sides
Wondering what to eat with Chicken and Dumplings? I get it- this dish is cozy and comforting on its own, but sometimes you just need that perfect side dish to finish it off!
We’ve got a selection of tasty sides that will take your chicken dinner game to the next level. From easy veggies to mouthwatering breads and fresh salads, these recipes will make your meal complete!
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Best Side Dishes to Eat with Chicken and Dumplings
With tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, veggies and a rich sauce, homemade Chicken and Dumplings are the ultimate comfort food.
Since it is a hearty and comforting meal on its own, you’ll want to find a side dish that will taste great but won’t leave anyone feeling overly stuffed!
Some of the top side dishes to pair with chicken and dumplings are:
- Fresh green beans, steamed or sautéed
- Green peas
- Roasted vegetables such as Brussels sprouts or root vegetables
- Salad
- Cornbread
- Mashed potatoes
Perfect Pairings: try some of our favorite vegetable, bread and salad recipes!
What Sides to Avoid
It’s easy to slip from ‘hearty’ to ‘food coma’ with a dish like this, so there are some sides that you’ll want to avoid when you’re deciding what to eat with chicken and dumplings.
- Soups – Chicken and dumplings is a saucy meal, so you’ll want to avoid adding a side with more liquid.
- Pasta – This would add more heaviness to the meal.
- Rice – Similar to pasta, it adds more starch to an already heavy meal.
- Meat – Chicken is already the star protein here!
Try our Dairy Free Chicken & Dumplings Recipe
Grab your crock pot and cozy up with this comfort food classic! Check out our easy chicken and dumplings recipe that is creamy, hearty and oh-so-easy!
Vegetable Sides
The right veggies can complement and balance the richness of chicken and dumplings. Whether you’re looking for something light and refreshing or warm and satisfying, all these vegetable sides are a great addition to your main dish.
1. Broccoli
2. Sautéed Greens
3. Green Beans
4. Collard Greens (Spring Greens)
5. Brussels Sprouts
6. Eggplant (Aubergine)
7. Potatoes
Bread Sides
Mop up every last bit of yummy chicken broth with one of these bread recipes. If you want something more interesting than your usual dinner roll, you need to try these!
Salads
You can’t beat a simple fresh green salad… or can you?! For a meal like chicken and dumplings, a crisp and vibrant side salad can add a fantastic touch of zing or crunch. These salads are next level; full of flavour and a great way to lighten up your meal.
So there you have it! Some of the best recipes to pair with chicken and dumplings! Let us know in the comments what you made, we’d love to hear from you.
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