What To Serve With Chicken And Dumplings: Easy Southern Sides

Is dinnertime approaching and you just don’t know what to serve with chicken and dumplings? Our list of sides that go with chicken and dumplings is here to help!

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A classic American comfort food, chicken and dumplings are among my favorites during the  time of the year when the weather is cold and days sometimes rainy. 

It is also during this season that people might ask, “What to serve with chicken and dumplings?”

Well, my answer is that we have side dishes to serve with chicken and dumplings!

Creamy and rich, from the tender chicken to the flavorful broth and dumplings. The veggies also add richness and bite due to its crispiness. 

Let’s go over these side dishes to go with chicken and dumplings that will make dinner with the entire family unforgettable.

If you’re wondering what goes with chicken and dumplings, you shouldn’t miss pairing your main dish with this jalapeno cheddar cornbread!

The soft texture and buttery taste of this cornbread is the perfect match to the creamy gravy of chicken and dumplings. 

Dip this cornbread into the broth for a real treat!

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

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There’s something about these Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits that make everyone go crazy.  

Aha! They’re perfectly golden-brown on the outside, with a crisp and flaky exterior, and fluffy and light inside!

These biscuits are a delicious addition to any meal, whether you’re serving them as a party appetizer or alongside chicken and dumplings.

Red Lobster Biscuits

A side dish doesn’t need to be complicated and fussy.  

So if you’re looking for a side that’s straightforward to put together, then this is it.

The best thing about these sweet and tender glazed carrots is that you don’t need to fire up the oven or stovetop to cook them—your microwave will do all the work!

Glazed Carrots

This blackened broccoli is my favorite recipe when it comes to sides for chicken and dumplings. 

The humble broccoli is combined with chopped garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, butter, and then cooked until they’re nicely blackened and crispy. 

At the last minute of the preparation, sesame oil, salt, and pepper are added into the mix for more flavor.

Blackened Broccoli

If you’re big on sweet potatoes but short on time, there’s an easy solution: Microwave your sweet potatoes!

In just a few minutes, you’ll have sizzling hot sweet potatoes ready to accompany your creamy chicken and dumplings. 

For the best outcome, follow the 4Ts method of microwaving—Turn, Time, Test, Taste—TURN food over, watch the TIME, TEST for doneness, and TASTE the food!

Microwave Sweet Potato

This easy recipe brings together the best of both worlds: a sweet treat and a wholesome bite. 

And the best part? It’s made in minutes with the help of your air fryer!

The natural sugars of apple meld perfectly with spicy cinnamon, nutty butter, and oats filled with an earthy taste. 

Serve it alongside chicken and dumplings.

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Chicken and dumplings recipe is creamy and tender. As such, you might want to pair it with a side full of texture. Oh, yes—arugula salad!

In this recipe, fresh arugula is combined with a lemon dressing made from basic ingredients that you most likely have in your kitchen already.

A photo of a healthy and refreshing arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, and a lemon wedge.

A great feature about this broccoli salad is how insanely easy it is to put together. 

The recipe starts by combining bite-sized pieces of broccoli, cooked bacon, diced onion then mixing all of these ingredients with the dressing mixture made from mayonnaise, sugar, dill, and vinegar—that’s it!

If you want to make the salad creamier or add a richer flavor, consider adding some greek yogurt into the mix.

Creamy Broccoli Salad

Texas Roadhouse Green Beans (Copycat)

If you have ever been to Texas Roadhouse you know how divine their green beans are. This recipe starts with cans of cut green beans with a handful of additional ingredients, like cooked bacon, onion, garlic, and a bit of sugar, so it’s just enough cooking time for the flavors to meld.

A serving of green beans cooked in the style of Texas Roadhouse, with visible seasoning and broth.

Cheesy Creamed Spinach

If you are looking for a creamy and delicious spinach side dish, this is the perfect recipe for you. Now we love cheese in this household so we really amped up the cheese in this recipe.

Cheesy Creamed Spinach

Roasted Asparagus

Roasting asparagus is a fast way to get some delicious vegetables on the table. Roasting allows for a slight caramelizing of the veggie’s skin, adding a delectable taste and texture.

Roasted Asparagus

No-Mayo Carolina Coleslaw

What I like about this coleslaw recipe is that it’s very different from classic slaw with a homestyle mayonnaise dressing. It’s sweet, tangy, and of course, yummy!

No-Mayo Carolina Coleslaw

Cucumber Tomato Salad

This cucumber salad with tomatoes and red onion is so simple to make. It’s a fresh and light side salad that’s perfect alongside many dishes.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Sautéed Okra

This sauteed okra recipe is so simple that you will find yourself making it as a side dish over and over again. No matter how you decide to pair this sauteed okra, you will fill good about serving your family and yourself a nice and healthy side dish.

Sautéed Okra

Sautéed Cauliflower

Sauteing cauliflower takes an ordinary vegetable, by some standards, and turns it into a rich nutty side dish that the whole family will love. Cauliflower is a nice crunchy vegetable that has nutty undertones but can be a bit bitter raw.

Sautéed Cauliflower

The bottom line

We hope we were able to answer your question with a few ideas and a bit of inspiration!

Did  you find the list of side dishes helpful in your search for what to serve with chicken and dumplings? 

These sides are sure to make dinner unforgettable with the main dish. 

Pick any of these to go with your Chicken and Dumplings main dish.

Can’t get enough sides? Here are some more ideas.

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