40 Delicious Side Dishes To Serve With Chicken Dinner

These are the best side dishes to serve with your favorite chicken dinner. Choose an easy recipe to complement roast chicken, chicken parmesan, rotisserie chicken salad sandwiches and other chicken breast recipes.

Any of these delicious chicken side dishes are sure to become a family favorite next time you need a great side dish to serve alongside your chicken main dish. I included some simple salads, a few potato salad recipes, dishes that feature sweet potatoes and a couple of other perfect pairings that will be a great addition to your chicken main course.

Chicken Side Dish Recipes

Brussels Sprouts

1. Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Brussels Sprouts are the keto low-carb side dish that will turn everyone into a brussel sprout lover. This recipe for smashed brussel sprouts with aged cheese have crispy, cheezy edges and oven-roasted caramel goodness.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 33 minutes mins

4 servings

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2. Asian Ramen Noodle Salad with Shaved Brussels Sprouts

You will love this updated asian ramen noodle salad with the addition of  shaved brussels sprouts in place of coleslaw mix. Another delicious way to incorporate brussel sprouts into your recipe rotation. Asian ramen noodle salad with shaved brussels sprouts is the prefect side dish for summer parties, potlucks and family gatherings.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

6

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3. Cranberry Orange Brussels Sprout Slaw

Brussels sprouts slaw is a delicious alternative to a traditional cabbage coleslaw. This recipe uses dried cranberries, orange zest, orange juice and toasted pecans for added crunch.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 20 minutes mins

10 people

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Other Tasty Sides

4. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe

A wonderful balance of brine, crunch, salt and creaminess this pasta salad is make with a simple homemade dill ranch dressing that is also perfect as a dip for fresh vegetables. 

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 1 hour hr 24 minutes mins

8

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5. Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Skit the mashed potatoes when you make this Twice baked potato casserole! This is the easy cold weather comfort food recipe with all the flavors of a stuffed potato. Crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onions fill every fork full of this kid friendly recipe.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 1 hour hr 2 minutes mins

6 servings

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6. Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Garlic And Parmesan

These roasted sweet potato slices are the perfect side dish for everything from holiday dinners so weeknight meals! With garlic, parmesan and thyme, these delicious potatoes are loaded with flavor.

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7. Ham & Pineapple Pasta Salad

Hawaiian pasta salad is the perfect ham and pineapple pasta salad recipe for using up leftover ham.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 20 minutes mins

8

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8. Brazilian Potato Salad

One of the dishes you will certainly find at a Brazilian barbecue party. It’s the perfect side dish for all things grilled!

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9. Patti LaBelle’s Potato Salad

An easy side dish to serve along side of your weeknight dinner.

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10. Herbed Red Potato Salad

Vibrant and flavorful salad ready in 15 minutes. Your next go to salad recipe which is perfect for potluck or as side dish for your baked chicken dinner!

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Side Salads

11. Watermelon Salad with Arugula

Grab this tasty watermelon arugula salad recipe for a spring or summer salad! Tastes almost like being at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival!

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12. Chickpea Salad

Chickpea salad that’s super easy and healthy, with just chickpeas, parsley, onion, and capers, mixed with a lemon vinaigrette. Easy, tasty side dish!

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13. Arugula Salad with Chickpeas, Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes

This Vegan Arugula Salad with Chickpeas, Avocado and Juicy Cherry Tomatoes is the perfect summer meal or side dish. Easy to make and filling!

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14. Cucumber Onion Salad

This cucumber onion salad features crisp English cucumbers, fresh dill & thinly sliced red onions tossed with a sweet & tangy vinegar dressing.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 1 hour hr 4 minutes mins

8 servings

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15. Creamy Cucumber Salad

This Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe is made with sour cream or Greek yogurt, onions, and without vinegar. This healthy dish is the classic side dish, especially when you are wondering what to do with excess cucumbers!

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16. Harvest Fall Salad

This Harvest Apple and Pear Fall Salad tossed in Apple Cider Vinaigrette is made with fresh greens, crisp Autumn fruit, smoky bacon, tangy feta cheese and sweet-sticky cider dressing. Topp with grilled chicken for an extra boost of protien.

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17. Fried Goat Cheese

Fried goat cheese makes for an easy appetizer, a delicious topping to a spinach salad or served on your favorite burger.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 38 minutes mins

6 rounds

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Green Beans

18. Air Fryer

Make crisp green beans with this Easy Air Fryer Green Beans recipe. Includes less than 5 ingredients! Ready in 12 minutes this is a healthy side dish that is easy and delicious.

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19. Restaurant Fried Green Beans

One of our favorite restaurant appetizers is fried green beans. Nothing is more satisfying than dipping crunchy coated fried green beans in a wasabi spiked ranch dressing to start off a great meal. This is my homemade fried green beans recipe that is sure to make you feel like you are eating at your favorite restaurant.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 18 minutes mins

6 servings

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20. Garlic-Parmesan Sesame Stir Fry Green Beans

Garlic-Parmesan Sesame Stir Fry Green Beans make for a healthy and delicious flavour packed side dish!

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21. Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

These Roasted green beans are absolutely wonderful with the simple addition of sliced almonds. They are quick to make and a great healthy side.

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22. Green Bean And Tomato Salad

If you’re searching for a quick, simple summer salad recipe, this green bean and tomato salad, is ideal. Needs about ten minutes to complete and serve with your favorite chicken recipe.

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23. Green Bean Salad with Feta and Almonds

This vegan green bean salad with feta and almonds is one of the most delicious green bean recipes! The simple side dish is the perfect balance of crunchy, sweetness, acid and tart all in one festive dish!

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Bread to Serve With Chicken

24. Italian Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

Filled with buttery garlic, pesto, and Italian herb mixture then generously stuffed with mozzarella cheese

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25. Rhodes Rolls

Rhodes rolls are the best frozen dinner rolls to use when you want to make homemade rolls without the work!

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 12 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

36

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26. Cheesy Breadsticks

Easy and made from scratch Cheesy Breadsticks like your favorite pizza joint! Recipe includes step by step instructions with photos!

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27. Pão de queijo {Brazilian Cheese Bread}

Pão de queijo aka., Brazilian cheesy bread calls for milk, vegetable oil, tapioca flour, eggs and parmesan cheese and bakes in 20 minutes

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 35 minutes mins

36

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Broccoli

28. Amish Broccoli Salad

Traditional Amish broccoli and cauliflower salad recipe is a great way to enjoy chopped fresh florets at the peak of their freshness and flavors.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 20 minutes mins

9 Cups

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29. Keto Asian Broccoli

Asian broccoli is the keto broccoli side dish that everyone at the table will love. From stove to plate in 10 minutes this is a quick and easy broccoli side dish will be sure to be on your weekly meal plan.

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 15 minutes mins

4 servings

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Cauliflower Side Dishes

30. Crispy Roasted Cauliflower

So easy to make, packed with flavor and absolutely delicious! Pair with angel hair pasta, tacos, your favorite chicken recipe and so much more!

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31. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

Healthify Mac and Cheese by adding cauliflower! Kids won’t suspect a thing and you’ll secretly be adding nutrition to a favorite comfort food.

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32. Crunchy Baked Cauliflower

This Crunchy Baked Cauliflower is a healthy little addition to dinner or a fabulous snack too. Simply coated with panko and egg and baked to perfection.

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33. Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

Cauliflower, cheese and a biscuit mix make a fantastic side dish.

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Other Vegetable Sides

34. French Fry Casserole

The ultimate kid-friendly meal! Ground beef, creamy mushroom cheddar sauce and French Fries are a yummy family meal.

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35. Air Fried Onion Rings

Frozen onion rings made in your air fryer are the best onion rings you have ever had!

Recipe by:Sarah Mock

Total Time 10 hours hrs

5 servings

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36. Cheesy au Gratin Potatoes (with Bacon)

Thinly sliced potatoes layered with a creamy sauce packed with garlic, cheese and bacon. Topped with cheese and baked until crispy.

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37. Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are easy, healthy and full of flavor - a potato side dish that can be cooked in the oven or the stovetop air fryer!

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38. Seasoned Potato Wedges (Air Fryer or Baked)

Seasoned Potato Wedges are a delicious side for your next meal, appetizer or late night snack! Pairs great with 10 minute vegan cheese sauce.

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39. Jazzed Up Baked Beans

Take canned beans up a notch with this jazzed up baked beans recipe. Doctored baked beans are semi-homemade, easy, and perfect for a BBQ or potluck

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40. Butternut Squash Risotto

Butternut Squash Risotto, finished with basil and cheese, this is a savory, hearty side dish or a delicious vegetarian main course.

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• ▢ Crispy Brussels Sprouts
• ▢ Asian Ramen Noodle Salad
• ▢ Cranberry Orange Brussels Sprout Slaw
• ▢ Rhodes Rolls
• ▢ Restaurant Fried Green Beans
• ▢ Ham & Pineapple Pasta Salad
• ▢ Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
• ▢ Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• ▢ Twice Baked Potato Casserole
• ▢ Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Garlic And Parmesan
• ▢ Brazilian Potato Salad

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