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    Home » Sides » What To Serve With Chicken and Dumplings – 19 delicious ideas!

    What To Serve With Chicken and Dumplings – 19 delicious ideas!

    Published: Apr 15, 2022 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

    This easy recipe is the perfect creamy soup to enjoy any night of the week! But what pairs well with this main course? Read on for 19 delicious ideas about what to serve with chicken and dumplings!

    Close up top view of a bowl of chicken and dumplings.

    If you have been a reader for a while, you know that I thrive on easy recipes. I like to streamline every moment of time I have, so I tend to cut corners in the kitchen when at all possible. There’s something so delicious about made-from-scratch recipes, but that is most definitely not my personal theme (the exception: dinner rolls).

    There is an obvious corner to cut when it comes to making chicken and dumplings (refrigerated biscuits!) and it is a no-brainer for me to go this route. Which means dinner gets on the table quickly and super easily.

    While the main dish is cooking, you might find yourself dreaming up possibilities for side dishes. If you need a little boost to get your wheels turning (which is likely why you are here!), then peruse my list of ideas about what to serve with chicken and dumplings.

    Make sure you’re serving a whole, delicious and complete meal to your loved ones!

    FAQ About Chicken and Dumplings

    Can you freeze chicken and dumplings?

    You can definitely freeze chicken and dumplings. Store in airtight containers in the freezer for up to 6 months for best results. Allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. When you’re ready to eat it, cook over medium heat on the stove until heated through.

    How to thicken chicken and dumplings?

    The best way to thicken a chicken and dumpling mixture is to add a corn starch slurry to the mix. Combine up to 1 cup of cold water with 2 tbsp corn starch. Whisk or shake until smooth. Add the slurry to the soup and stir until thick.

    Can you use flaky biscuits for chicken and dumplings?

    Flaky biscuits can definitely be used to make chicken and dumplings. Any variety of refrigerated biscuit dough will work great.

    Best Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

    Make homemade chicken and dumplings the easy way! This is my favorite recipe and the one I go back to, every time I want to enjoy this irresistible classic dish.

    Recipe Notes

    • Chicken broth and chicken stock can be used interchangeably.
    • Either bake and shred chicken breasts for this recipe or pull chicken meat straight from a Rotisserie whole chicken.
    • Perfect topping options: black pepper, fresh herbs such as parsley or Parmesan cheese.
    • Add a bay leaf while cooking for a punch of added flavor.
    • Replace or supplement the cream of chicken soup with a bit of cream cheese or sour cream for an even creamier dish.

    What To Serve With Chicken and Dumplings – Best Side Dishes

    • Cornbread or cornbread muffins are always a good option to serve with this ultimate comfort food.
    • Dinner rolls or bread sticks.
    • Garlic bread.
    • Green vegetables such as fresh green beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green peas or asparagus.
    • Fresh green salad or chopped salad.
    • Tater tot hotdish.
    • Coleslaw.
    • Green bean casserole.
    • Baked or fried apples add a yummy sweet taste to this meal.
    • Baked sweet potatoes or sweet potato casserole.
    • Sauteed spinach or collard greens.
    • Vegetable salad such as broccoli salad or rice and veggies.
    • Fried cabbage or cabbage steaks.
    • Roasted veggies such as carrots, onions and potatoes.

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