If you’re wondering what to serve with your chicken and dumplings, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 36 of the most popular side dishes for chicken and dumplings.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best side dishes to serve with chicken and dumplings are steamed broccoli, parmesan kale crisps, fried okra, pickled jalapenos, and bacon twists. You could also serve a simple green salad, crispy brussels sprouts, or succotash.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
Steamed broccoli
Boost the veggie content of your chicken and dumplings by serving a side of steamed broccoli florets.
Steaming is my favorite way to cook broccoli because it conserves the most nutrients and you don’t need to use any oil.
Pssst… if you’re in a real time crunch you can steam the florets in the microwave.
Why we love this recipe: it’s super easy and quick to make.
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Steamed broccoli
Preheat the oven
Garlic parmesan roasted broccoli
Make it different
Roasted broccolini
Parmesan kale crisps
These are the perfect low-carb alternative to potato chips.
The chips make a fabulous snack, but they’re also a great crunchy topping for some creamy chicken and dumplings.
Once you taste them, you might become slightly obsessed (I did!).
Why we love this recipe: you can indulge in these chips without feeling guilty.
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Parmesan kale crisps
Skip the kale
Cauliflower parmesan crisps
Make it fun
Pepperoni and cheese crisps
Quick fried sauerkraut
You can eat sauerkraut straight out of the jar, but I like going the extra mile and frying it. Especially when I’m pairing it with a hot bowl of chicken and dumplings.
The combination of tender dumplings and warm, crunchy sauerkraut is incredibly satisfying.
Plus, this fermented treat boasts a salty, acidic taste that will cut right through your rich and creamy sauce.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a bit different, but utterly delicious.
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Quick fried sauerkraut
Fire up the fryer
Sauerkraut balls
Make it German-inspired
Braised red cabbage
Arugula salad
Chicken and dumplings is a decadent dish, so a simple salad will always be a welcome addition to the meal.
And you only need 6 ingredients to make this one (including the dressing!).
Pro tip: because there’s not many ingredients in this salad, make sure you use high quality options.
Why we love this recipe: you can get it on the table in 15 minutes.
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Arugula salad with balsamic dressing
Swap the leaves
Simple spinach salad
Make it wintery
Kale salad with warm bacon vinaigrette
Sauteed mustard greens
Mustard greens have a hint of bitterness and a pungent peppery taste.
Doesn’t sound amazing does it? But once you add some fat and an acid to the mix, the intense flavors really mellow out.
This recipe uses simple olive oil and balsamic vinegar mixture.
Psst… add these greens to your chicken and dumplings for a nourishing one-bowl meal.
Read next – what to pair with mustard greens.
Why we love this recipe: most of the ingredients are basic pantry staples.
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Sauteed mustard greens
Make it Southern-style
Braised mustard greens
Add umami
Balsamic spinach and mushrooms
Crispy shredded brussels sprouts
Once you taste these crispy brussels sprouts, you’ll never say a bad word about them again.
Shredding the sprouts means they get way more crunchy – and all you need is a bit of parmesan cheese for flavor.
Pro-tip: use a food processor or mandoline to shred your sprouts faster.
Top your chicken and dumplings with a scoopful of these crispy brussels sprouts for tons of added flavor and texture.
Why we love this recipe: it’s transforms a humble ingredient into something extra tasty.
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Crispy shredded brussels sprouts
Skip the oven
Air fryer shredded brussels sprouts
Make it different
French fried onion strings
Bacon twists
Looking for a way to make your dinner more fun? Try these bacon twists – they’re perfect for dipping into your chicken stew.
The sticks are flavored with sugar and cayenne pepper, giving your savory bacon a spicy twist.
And they couldn’t be simpler to make. Just twist each bacon slice, season, and bake.
It’s that easy.
Why we love this recipe: bacon makes everything better.
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Bacon twists
Make it fancy
Herbed cheesy puff pastry straws
Make it different
Prosciutto parmesan cheese straws
Harvest succotash
Succotash is one of my all-time favorite veggie side dishes.
The medley of colorful vegetables looks great on the plate, and it’s packed with loads of vitamins and nutrients.
It’s mostly made with summer vegetables, but you can easily make it any time of the year with frozen produce.
Why we love this recipe: it’s easily customizable to suit your tastes.
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Harvest succotash
Make it hearty
Southwestern succotash
Add a savory note
Bacon and corn skillet
Fried okra
Take inspiration from the popular restaurant Cracker Barrel and serve your chicken and dumplings with fried okra.
The cornmeal and flour coating makes these morsels extra crunchy – an excellent contrast to your tender chicken and dumplings.
Just remember to soak the okra slices in buttermilk before dredging them in the coating. This helps the mixture stick.
Why we love this recipe: it’s really budget friendly.
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Fried okra
Skip the coating
Air fryer fried okra
Make it different
Okra tomato fritters
Minted peas
Add some simple but tasty British flair to your chicken and dumplings with these minted peas.
If you’ve never tried it, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how much the combination of butter and fresh mint elevates the sweet peas.
Psst… I recommend ‘smashing’ the peas and using them as a topper.
Why we love this recipe: you only need four ingredients to make it.
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Minted peas
Make a salad
Snap pea salad with zesty lemon vinaigrette
Fire up the oven
Brown butter and garlic roasted peas
Quick fridge pickled jalapenos
Pickled jalapenos aren’t just for nachos and tacos, they’re superb with creamy dishes like chicken and dumplings too.
They’ll bring a touch of spice (but not too much) to balance out all the buttery flavors.
Pro-tip: if you want to make these peppers even spicier, skip the sugar.
Why we love this recipe: you get so much use out of a single batch.
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Quick fridge pickled jalapenos
Skip the spice
Pickled red cabbage
Make it unique
Spicy pickled cauliflower
Southern cornbread
Go full Southern and serve your chicken and dumplings with a side of this cornbread.
Unlike other recipes, this version is purely savory.
It includes butter and bacon drippings, making the cornbread extra moist with a delicious hint of smokiness.
Pro-tip: add the batter to a preheated cast-iron skillet to achieve those golden brown crusts.
Why we love this recipe: you can’t go wrong with the classics.
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Southern cornbread
Skip the skillet
Browned butter jalapeno cornbread muffins
Ditch the oven
Hot water cornbread
The best side dishes to serve with chicken and dumplings
- Steamed broccoli
- Parmesan kale crisps
- Quick fried sauerkraut
- Arugula salad
- Sauteed mustard greens
- Crispy shredded brussels sprouts
- Bacon twists
- Harvest succotash
- Fried okra
- Minted peas
- Quick fridge pickled jalapenos
- Southern cornbread
What To Serve With Chicken And Dumplings
Ingredients
- 1 portion chicken and dumplings
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken and dumplings according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: steamed broccoli, parmesan kale crisps, quick fried sauerkraut, arugula salad, sauteed mustard greens, crispy shredded brussels sprouts, bacon twists, harvest succotash, fried okra, minted peas, quick fridge pickled jalapenos, and southern cornbread.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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