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What to Serve with Chicken and Dumplings

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Today, we're talking about what to serve with chicken and dumplings. Chicken and dumplings are a staple in many households, no matter the season. This hearty comfort food offers the perfect mix of warm and cozy pasta with delicious chunks of seasoned chicken—plus it’s easy to make at home!

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But if you really want to elevate your mealtime experience, it helps to think outside the box when choosing sides that will round out your plate.

Here we’ll explore some unique side dish ideas as well as helpful pairings that can help take your serving of chicken and dumplings from ordinary to extraordinary.

Are chicken and dumplings a healthy dish?

Yes, chicken and dumplings can be a healthy dish! It all depends on the ingredients you use. Choose low-fat milk or cream instead of heavy cream, whole wheat pasta for your dumplings, and lean proteins like skinless chicken breasts to keep the fat content down.

Additionally, adding vegetables to your recipe will give it a nutritional boost. For example, you can add sliced mushrooms to the broth for added flavor and vitamins. With a few healthy swaps, chicken and dumplings can easily become a part of your well-balanced diet.

How to Make This Classic Soup a Complete Meal

A great way to make chicken and dumplings a complete meal is by adding some flavorful side dishes. Some delicious options include roasted vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, or squash; warm salads like couscous or quinoa; sauteed greens like spinach or kale; or light and fresh fruit salad. Additionally, you can pair your chicken and dumplings with crusty bread or even creamy mashed potatoes.

For a more complete and balanced meal, you can also add some protein-rich sources such as beans or nuts to your side dishes. This will help ensure that your dish has enough nutrients to last you until the next meal. With these suggestions, you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal of chicken and dumplings.

No matter what you choose to serve with your chicken and dumplings, always remember that the most important thing is to enjoy it! Don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavors and ingredients until you find the perfect combination for you.

Why you'll love these options on what to serve with chicken and dumplings?

These options are great for a few reasons. First, they’re easy to make and don’t require too much effort or time in the kitchen.

Secondly, they’ll add some variety to your meals and help you explore different flavors.

Finally, all of these side dishes will pair perfectly with chicken and dumplings—so you can enjoy your meal without having to worry about it being too bland or one-dimensional.

With these options, you’ll be able to whip up a balanced and hearty meal of chicken and dumplings in no time! So the next time you’re looking for something cozy and delicious to serve, give these sides a try.

The following recipes are some of my family's favorite options for what to serve with chicken and dumplings. When paired together they make the perfect comfort food dinner any time of year.

When it comes to serving chicken and dumplings, the possibilities are endless! By adding a few unique sides, you can easily turn your dinner into a complete meal that’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese
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Savory Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion
This is it if you're looking for the best corn muffin recipe. Savory corn muffins with bacon, cheese, and onion are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Grandma's Coleslaw
Grandma's Coleslaw is fresh and flavorful. This perfectly creamy side dish is perfect for your next bbq or potluck.
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Cream Cheese Biscuits
Are you looking for perfectly flakey biscuits that just scream the holiday season? You’re going to be head over heels for these simple Cream Cheese Biscuits.
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Jalapeno Coleslaw
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Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls
These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma's yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!
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Scalloped Corn Casserole
This creamy scalloped corn casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. The savory, versatile corn side dish goes well with holiday dinners, and alongside practically any meal. It's a homey casserole that everyone will love.
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Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots and Onions
This recipe for Roasted Carrots and Onions is so easy and super delicious! Fresh carrots are cooked with onions in a balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic sauce. We make this easy side dish all of the time! This is one of my carrot recipes that I love the most!  
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Easy Sweet Green Beans
This easy sweet green beans recipe is quick, simple, and delicious making it perfect for busy weeknights. Brown sugar and soy sauce give green beans a sweet and tangy combo everyone will love.
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Italian Cheese Bread (Quick Bread Recipe)
This Italian Cheese Bread recipe is the Best Bread for Grilled Cheese and tastes similar to Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Red Lobster but in loaf form. It is a quick bread recipe and the perfect addition to any meal. Just wait until you try it.
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Creole Smoked Potato Salad
This creole smoked potato salad may look like the classic, but don't let it fool you. Loaded with delicious creole flavors and a healthy dose of smoke, this is one potato salad recipe you'll want to make again and again!
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Easy Grape Salad
This easy grape salad with cream cheese is full of summery flavor and comes together fast. It only takes minutes to make this tasty treat!
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Classic Pasta Salad
Perfectly-seasoned pasta and loaded with fresh vegetables, Classic Pasta Salad is a great summer side dish.  With this classic pasta salad recipe, the results are always delicious and it goes with just about everything. Italian pasta salad is the ideal dish for potlucks, BBQs or whenever you're in the mood.
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Greek Rice Salad
This Greek Rice Salad is a delicious twist on the classic salad.  A definite hit at our dinner table as a side, starter or main dish!
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Best Greek Pasta Salad
Best Greek Pasta Salad has quality ingredients like feta cheese, pasta, olives, cucumbers, carrots, peppers and tomatoes. And that's just the base. With additional options and topped with Greek pasta salad dressing, makes this pasta salad supreme!
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Greek Lentil Feta Salad
Greek Lentil Feta Salad is tasty and healthy too! Lentils, surrounded by feta cheese, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and onions in a red wine vinaigrette!
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Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chardonnay Vinaigrette is full of berries, candied pecans, and more! It's easy to make and a delicious way to enjoy summer berries.
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Amish Broccoli Salad (Broccoli Crunch Salad)
Amish Broccoli Salad (Broccoli Crunch Salad) has the best dressing, with broccoli, raisins, onion, apple or pears, almonds or pine nuts, cheese and bacon too!
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Easy Cold Asparagus Salad
This asparagus cold salad with mustard vinaigrette is a must for asparagus lovers. It's an easy way to transform asparagus into a dish everyone will love.
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Old-Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar
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Mixed Green Salad with Fruit and Nuts
This mixed green salad with fruit and nuts is full of flavor and so healthy, too. It's a garden of flavors that we love served with a delicious pomegranate vinaigrette. It's the perfect summer salad with berries! Yum!
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If you want to make your chicken and dumplings extra special, don’t be afraid to get creative and mix up the flavors. Try different vegetables, proteins, and grains to create a meal that’s both tasty and nutritious. With the right sides, you’ll be able to enjoy this classic comfort food anytime!

No matter what you choose to serve with your chicken and dumplings, don’t forget to have fun and enjoy the process. With a few simple ingredients, you’ll be able to create a meal that your family will love!

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