Best Side Dishes For Chicken
This collection of easy, healthy, and delicious side dishes for chicken includes a variety of salads, veggies, pasta, potatoes, and sauces to perfectly complement your favorite chicken recipes.
Includes recipes suitable for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian diets. Weight Watchers points included in some recipes.
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Chicken is affordable, versatile, and quick and easy to cook. So it’s no surprise that it is such a popular food choice. It’s often the main event at every meal and every occasion. This is exactly why I created this list of delicious and easy side dishes for chicken.
Friends, these chicken side dishes are the ones you’ll be reaching for again and again. Whether you’re cooking up quick and simple air fryer chicken breast on a busy weeknight or whipping up chicken fricassee for a dinner party, this collection of what I happen to think are the very best sides for chicken has totally got you covered.
From healthy salads, flavorful veggies, and satisfying pasta to tried-and-true staples like mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, there is a delicious chicken side dish to perfectly complement all your favorite chicken recipes.
I’ve even included a couple of 5-minute sauces that are must-haves for topping or dipping. This is everything you need to take your chicken meals to the next level! Check out these best side dishes for chicken wings too and these easy Mexican side dishes.
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Seeking even more side dish suggestions? Then head on over to these posts to find out What to Serve with Meatballs and What to Serve with Chicken Wings!
This Brussel Sprouts Gratin recipe turns humble veggies into a mouthwatering masterpiece. This low-carb side dish is the perfect complement to your favorite chicken dish.
Creamy white cheddar mac and cheese is a true comfort food classic! This white cheddar mac and cheese recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect for serving as a vegetarian main dish or classic side for a chicken meal.
Learn how surprisingly simple it is to make easy yeast rolls! These homemade yeast rolls are the perfect addition to your fried or grilled chicken meals.
Hawaiian Pasta Salad is sooooo quick, easy and inexpensive to make. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a taste of the tropics all year long. It's a great side salad for a Hawaiian style chicken dinner.
Zesty and flavorful Italian Chopped Salad is an easy-to-make side that pairs perfectly with your favorite chicken entrees.
Baked tortellini casserole has all the flavors you love in lasagna without all the work! Delicious tortellini bake is comforting, and creamy, and can be prepared in a few minutes.
Delicious and crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts make the perfect side dish or snack without the use of the oven. It’s quick and easy to make these tasty Brussel sprouts in air fryer in just a few minutes so you can focus on making your perfect chicken!
Savor the creamy goodness of Crockpot Mashed Potatoes, an ideal side dish for any occasion. Whether you’re gearing up for a holiday feast or a straightforward weeknight meal like a delicious chicken, this recipe promises velvety, buttery mashed potatoes with minimal fuss.
Smothered green beans are cooked until tender and tossed with cooked bacon for a wonderful recipe ideal for any family dinner, large gathering, or holiday table. The whole family will love this tasty smothered green beans recipe.
This Air Fryer Baby Potatoes recipe is a simple and versatile side dish everyone will love! Toss baby potatoes with olive oil and Italian seasoning, then roast in the air fryer until crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
This delicious homemade creamed corn recipe is way better than the canned version and only takes minutes to prepare! A simple side dish that is perfect for Sunday dinner or as a classic comfort food side with something like fried chicken.
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are a delicious and versatile make-ahead side dish. It’s so easy to make this scalloped potatoes Instant Pot recipe, so it’s great for casual weekday chicken dinners, holidays, and special occasions alike.
Cooking asparagus in the air fryer requires just 3 simple ingredients and is ready in a fraction of the time as traditional methods. Air Fryer Asparagus will become your favourite veggie side dish, snack or appetiser!
Elevate your chicken dinner with our tasty Broccoli Cranberry Salad. This easy side dish can be made ahead for your convenience, featuring smoky bacon, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts.
These simply Roasted Courgettes (Roasted Zucchini) make a great side dish. Enjoy it with grilled chicken for a healthy meal on a diet!
The whole family will love this easy creamy Lemon Pasta Recipe ready in less than 15 minutes. This ultimate comfort food is creamy, tangy and made with pantry staples when you need something simple!
This Creamy Mushrooms Asparagus Pasta recipe is an easy comforting meal the whole family will love. It is made with everyday ingredients and is ready in only 20 minutes when you're needing a quick and simple side!
This Instant Pot Fried Rice recipe is a quick, easy and super tasty way to use up leftovers. Skip the takeout and whip up a batch of this delicious fried rice in Instant Pot instead! You can even add your chicken to the dish!
Tangy, creamy, and easy to make, Yum Yum Sauce, served in Japanese Hibachi restaurants, only takes 5 minutes for you to make at home with some pantry staples. It's a great sauce to pair with or dip your chicken in!
Loaded cauliflower casserole is a low carb twist on classic comfort food. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this cauliflower casserole recipe is sure to satisfy and makes a healthy side to pair with a healthy chicken dish!
This Easy Southern Coleslaw Recipe is tangy and crunchy with just a hint of sweet. The perfect dish for all your summertime parties, picnics and chicken dinners!
This refreshing and easy cucumber salad is whipped with the lightest chilli lime salad dressing. A great side salad for BBQ, Picnics, Potlucks, and more. It's a nice light dish to enjoy as a side dish so your meal isn't too much!
This simple Greek Rice is easily made with pantry staples and a few minutes of active cooking. With just a few basic ingredients, you can turn this into a delicious Mediterranean Rice into the perfect side! Pair it with a Greek style chicken dish for a Greek dinner night!
These easy Air Fryer Radish Chips are healthier appetizer, snack and game day fare. Add a salad or healthy protein like chicken to upgrade these tasty fried radishes to a quick and healthy lunch or weeknight dinner.
This irresistible and easy baked mac and cheese recipe is what true comfort food is all about. Featuring a blend of cheddar and gruyere cheeses, this delicious dish is perfect for serving as a satisfying side for a comfort food style chicken dish.
These steamed carrots are a delish and healthy side to pair with a healthy chicken dinner. These turn out crisp-tender and make a great side dish the whole family love!
Enjoy these simple and crispy Smashed Brussel Sprouts with parmesan cheese. They roast in your oven and make the perfect side dish for any style chicken dish!
These Air Fryer Green Beans are the perfect mix of easy, quick and oh so tasty vegetable treat. The beans are cooked in very little low-calorie cooking oil making them a healthier treat. Whip up a batch or two for a snack or chicken dinner side.
You will love this simple Grilled Broccoli recipe that is healthy, quick, tender and deliciously charred. It is a great side dish for grilling but also weeknight suppers. It's the perfect side if you're planning on grilling your chicken dish!
Who doesn’t love a good dipping sauce??? A popular favorite has always been tangy, creamy and sweet, Honey Mustard Sauce. It goes so well on so many varieties of chicken. You can’t go wrong with this easy sauce made with pantry ingredients.
These Garlic Smashed Potatoes (made in the oven or Air Fryer) are soft and creamy on the inside and deliciously crispy and crunchy on the outside. They're a delicious dish to pair with chicken for a completely gluten-free meal.
These easy Sweet Potato Gratin is the perfect make-ahead decadent side. Made with pantry staples in the oven or Instant Pot, this is a rich and delicious twist to the classic sweet potato au gratin casserole.
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes is the ultimate easy comfort food. Making this delicious cheesy potato side dish in your slow cooker is incredibly easy – just dump, set, and forget!
More Side Dishes
- Best sides for chicken wings.
- Best sides for salmon.
- Best bbq side dishes.
- Best sides for chili.
- Best sides for meatballs.
- Best Mexican sides dishes.
- Best pasta salad recipes.
- Best summer salads.
- Best Air Fryer sides.
Serving Suggestions
- Air Fryer Whole Chicken.
- Creamy Mushroom Chicken.
- Grilled Chicken Tenders.
- Chicken Fricassee.
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast.
Recommended Tools
- An awesome can opener to open cans easily at the push of a button.
- Great saucepans for even cooking.
- This handy thermometer to check food for doneness.
- A good cutting board and sharp knives make your prep work a breeze.
- For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
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Side Dishes For Chicken
Ingredients
- Brussel Sprouts Gratin
- White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
- Easy Yeast Rolls
- Easy Hawaiian Pasta Salad
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Baked Tortellini Casserole – 5 Ingredients
- Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
- Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
- Smothered Green Beans
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Creamed Corn
- Scalloped Potatoes + Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
- Easy Air Fryer Asparagus
- Broccoli Cranberry Salad
- Roasted Zucchini
- 15 Minutes Lemon Pasta And Instant Pot Lemon Pasta
- Mushroom Asparagus Pasta
- Easy Instant Pot Hibachi Fried Rice
- 5 Minutes Yum Yum Sauce
- Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
- Easy Southern Coleslaw Recipe
- Easy Cucumber Salad Recipe
- Easy Greek Rice
- Air Fryer Radishes
- Baked Mac and Cheese
- Steamed Carrots
- Smashed Brussel Sprouts
- Easy Air Fryer Green Beans
- Grilled Broccoli
- 5 Minute Honey Mustard Sauce
- Garlic Smashed Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Gratin
- Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Instructions
- Pick a perfect pair for your chicken dish.
- Search your pantry and prepare a grocery list for your recipe.
- Make your delicious side with your favorite chicken dish!