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 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.
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- 1. Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- 2. Asian Ramen Noodle Salad with Shaved Brussels Sprouts
- 3. Cranberry Orange Brussels Sprout Slaw
- 4. Rhodes Rolls
- 5. Restaurant Fried Green Beans
- 6. Ham & Pineapple Pasta Salad
- 7. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe
- 8. Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 9. Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- 10. Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Garlic And Parmesan
- 11. Brazilian Potato Salad
- 12. Patti LaBelle’s Potato Salad
- 13. Red Potato Salad
- 14. Watermelon Salad with Arugula
- 15. Chickpea Salad
- 16. Crispy Roasted Cauliflower
- 17. Arugula Salad with Chickpeas, Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes
- 18. Seasoned Potato Wedges (Air Fryer or Baked)
- 19. Air Fried Onion Rings
- 20. Cucumber Onion Salad
- 21. Creamy Cucumber Salad
- 22. Harvest Fall Salad
- 23. Air Fryer Green Beans
- 24. Amish Broccoli Salad
- 25. Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
- 26. Garlic-Parmesan Sesame Stir Fry Green Beans
- 27. Cheesy au Gratin Potatoes (with Bacon)
- 28. Butternut Squash Risotto
- 29. French Fry Casserole
- 30. Italian Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
- 31. Cheesy Breadsticks
- 32. Pão de queijo {Brazilian Cheese Bread}
- 33. Jazzed Up Baked Beans
- 34. Keto Asian Broccoli
- 35. Green Bean And Tomato Salad
- 36. Green Bean Salad with Feta and Almonds
- 37. Fried Goat Cheese
- 38. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe
- 39. Crunchy Baked Cauliflower
- 40. Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
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1. Crispy 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 parmesan cheese have crispy, cheezy edges and oven-roasted caramel goodness.
Total Time 33 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.
Total Time 1 hr 20 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.
Total Time 20 mins
10 people
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4. Rhodes Rolls
Rhodes rolls are the best frozen dinner rolls to use when you want to make homemade rolls without the work!
Total Time 12 hrs 20 mins
36
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5. 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.
Total Time 18 mins
6 servings
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6. Ham & Pineapple Pasta Salad
Hawaiian pasta salad is the perfect ham and pineapple pasta salad recipe for using up leftover ham.
Total Time 20 mins
8
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7. 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.
Total Time 1 hr 24 mins
8
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8. Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are easy, healthy and full of flavor - a side dish that can be cooked in the oven or the air fryer!
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9. Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Twice baked potato casserole 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.
Total Time 1 hr 2 mins
6 servings
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10. 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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11. Brazilian Potato Salad
This Brazilian potato salad, is 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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12. Patti LaBelle’s Potato Salad
Looking for Patti LaBelle recipes like her famous red potato salad? Well, make Patti LaBelle Potato Salad in four simple steps using this tutorial.
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13. Red Potato Salad
Herbed Red Potato Salad-perfectly vibrant and flavorful potato salad ready in 15 minutes. Your next go to salad recipe which is perfect for potluck or as side dish for dinner!
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14. 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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15. Chickpea Salad
Chickpea salad that’s super easy and healthy, with just chickpeas, parsley, onion, and capers, mixed with a lemon vinaigrette. Easy and delicious!
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16. Crispy Roasted Cauliflower
Vegan Crispy Roasted Cauliflower is so easy to make, packed with flavor and absolutely delicious! Pair with angel hair pasta, tacos and so much more!
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17. 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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18. 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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19. Air Fried Onion Rings
Frozen onion rings made in your air fryer are the best onion rings you have ever had!
Total Time 10 hrs
5 servings
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20. Cucumber Onion Salad
This cucumber onion salad features crisp English cucumbers, fresh dill & thinly sliced red onions tossed with a sweet & tangy vinegar dressing.
Total Time 1 hr 4 mins
8 servings
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21. 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 perfect side, especially when you are wondering what to do with excess cucumbers!
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22. 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.
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23. Air Fryer Green Beans
Make crisp green beans with this Easy Air Fryer Green Beans recipe. Includes less than 5 ingredients! Ready in 12 minutes.
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24. Amish Broccoli Salad
Traditional Amish broccoli cauliflower salad recipe is a great way to enjoy chopped fresh broccoli florets and cauliflower florets at the peak of their freshness and flavors.
Total Time 20 mins
9 Cups
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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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, this is the is the perfect side dish!
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28. Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut Squash Risotto, finished with basil and parmesan, this is a hearty side dish or a delicious vegetarian main course.
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29. 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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30. Italian Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
Filled with buttery garlic, pesto, and Italian herb mixture then generously stuffed with mozzarella cheese
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31. 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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32. 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
Total Time 35 mins
36
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33. 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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34. 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.
Total Time 15 mins
4 servings
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35. 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.
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36. 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 perfect balance of crunchy, sweetness, acid and tart all in one festive dish!
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37. Fried Goat Cheese
Fried goat cheese makes for an easy appetizer, a delicious topping to a salad or served on your favorite burger.
Total Time 38 mins
6 rounds
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38. 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. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is sneaky, but also a perfectly delicious side or main dish.
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39. 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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40. Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
Cauliflower, cheese and a biscuit mix make a fantastic side dish. Even those that don’t love cauliflower will love this Cauliflower Bake.
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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