32 Side Dishes to Serve With Chicken Any Night of the Week
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There's no shortage of chicken dinner recipes around here! After all, some of Ree Drummond's favorite family meals include her chicken spaghetti and chicken quesadillas. Not to mention, there are so many different ways to cook chicken whether it's grilled, roasted, or even air fried. But a good chicken dinner is more than just the wings, thighs, or breasts alone. It's also about the side dishes for chicken that help to make the meal complete. And boy are there are ton of options!
Here, you'll find the perfect sides to pair with chicken. Try one of our vegetable side dishes that include roasted carrots, asparagus, or potatoes in every form. Make comforting casserole recipes like the yellow squash casserole or try the sweet potato wedges for a healthy chicken dinner. And speaking of healthy sides, there are tons of salad ideas and crowd-pleasing dishes that are both quick and easy to prepare during the week. You can't go wrong with a fluffy bowl of rice or a simple tray of oven roasted broccoli. And if you love our white chicken chili, pair it with a few of Ree's delicious pepper-parmesan biscuits for dipping.
Don't underestimate the wow factor of a fabulous side dish for chicken. What better way to show off your culinary chops than a perfectly balanced meal?
Grilled Potatoes
Cooking potatoes on the grill? Yes, you can. This method makes the baby spuds tender on the inside and lightly charred on the outside. Plus, it's brushed with garlic butter for the ultimate flavor.
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Sautéed Asparagus
You only need 15 minutes to make this quick and easy side! The tender asparagus are shiny and flavorful thanks to the combination of butter, olive oil, garlic, and lemon.
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Corn Soufflé
This fluffy dish is light-as-a-cloud and full of three different variations on corn: fresh kernels, creamed corn, and corn muffin mix. You'll love the addition of jalapeños to bring a sweet and spicy flavor.
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Couscous Salad
This colorful salad is chockfull of fun mix-ins like crunchy veggies, sweet pomegranate seeds, toasted nuts, and fresh herbs. You can make it ahead for an even easier weeknight dinner.
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Spinach Casserole
What's better than creamed spinach? Creamed spinach in casserole form. It's easy to prep and it has that crispy fried onion and panko breadcrumb topping.
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Black Beans and Rice
Whether you make chicken enchiladas or chicken tacos, this recipe for black beans and rice is the perfect side. Heck, it would even be delicious alongside a grilled chicken recipe.
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Slow Cooker Green Beans
You can use fresh or frozen green beans to make this hands-free side. Either way, it'll have a ton of flavor from the tomatoes and bacon.
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Ranch Potatoes
Calling all ranch lovers! These crispy potatoes are sure to become a new favorite. The ranch seasoning mix is just the beginning. You can also serve it over a homemade ranch dressing.
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Roasted Broccoli
Next time you're roasting chicken, make your life easy and pair it with some healthy roasted broccoli. Rather than switching around oven temperatures or pulling out yet another cooking appliance, you can simply toss this healthy green in oil and pop it in so that everything is ready at once.
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Rosemary Hasselback Potatoes
You have to try Ree's hasselback potatoes. Crisp fans of skin on the outside, soft and herby on the inside. Pure potato perfection.
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Honey-Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
If you want a sweet and savory side, look no further than these honey-glazed root veggies. Thyme makes this summery side burst with flavor.
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Broccoli-Cauliflower Casserole
Ah, this delightful veggie-packed side: It has colorful broccoli and cauliflower and is packed with Monterey Jack cheese, butter, breadcrumbs, and plenty of seasoning.
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Pepper-Parmesan Biscuits
These biscuits soak up chicken soup broth for delicious peppery, cheesy bights. Serve them on a platter or atop the bowls of soup, they'll be gone in minutes.
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Classic Three-Bean Salad
Pack a few chicken salad sandwiches and bring along this three beans salad as a perfect picnic side. While the recipe calls for white beans, kidney beans, and green beans, the salad is so customizable you can swap the other ingredients based on your preferences.
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Yellow Squash Casserole
Squash is a mild enough flavor to pair nicely with chicken. This squash casserole is a creamy delight, but it's the buttery cracker topping that makes it memorable.
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Green Bean-Mushroom Casserole with Candied Bacon
Brown sugar and crispy bacon take this must-have side to the next level. It's a little crunchy, a little tender, and a lot of flavor.
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Air Fryer French Fries
Chicken can be hard to cook—it seems to go from raw to dry in no time! Cut up potatoes and toss them in oil and just pop them in the air fryer, so you can focus on perfecting your chicken.
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Roasted Asparagus with Cajun Hollandaise
Ree puts a spin on classic roasted asparagus with her homemade cajun hollandaise. What makes it Cajun? A few shakes of spicy seasoning, of course!
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Spinach-Artichoke Calzones
Calzones work well as a main or a side dish. Spinach and artichokes were practically meant for each other!
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Roasted Carrots with Spring Pesto
Whether it's Easter brunch or summer dinner, you can't go wrong with roasted carrots. These are topped with Ree's unique pesto, packed with herby flavor and texture from toasted almonds, fresh mint, and parsley.
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Caprese Salad
Next time you follow an Italian chicken recipe, pair it with Caprese salad. The combo of balsamic, basil, and cheese is absolutely heavenly.
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Don't worry about taking up space on your stovetop by frying a side dish. Brussels Sprouts are just another veggie that's great to pop in the air fryer.
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Zucchini Fritters with Chipotle-Lime Crema
Pair these fritters with grilled chicken for the ultimate summer dinner. Sure the fried zucchini is great, but the chipotle-lime crema puts this dish in the all-star zone.
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Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Don't knock a classic! If you need more green in your arsenal or a last-minute extra, asparagus are a quick and healthy side to roast up.
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Potato Leek Soup
A big batch of homemade soup can often make the best side dish on day two. Just make sure to save the crispy fried onions, as they're what makes this dish so delicious.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
A spicy chicken dish sometimes needs something a little sweet to cool the palate. Sweet potatoes fries are just the dish to do that.
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Cheddar and Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are an essential side dish, but they're even better when they're loaded with cheese. This version combines rich gouda cheese with sharp, earthy cheddar cheese, sour cream, and butter to create the ultimate creamy delight.
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Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Cooking up a chicken stir-fry or sesame chicken? Pair it with these simple vegetable egg rolls and chili sauce. Nothing beats that first crunch!
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Cheese-Stuffed Baby Peppers
Simply, light, and elegant! You simply can't say no to a three-ingredient recipe: herbed cheese spread, mini sweet peppers, and chopped chives for garnish.
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Easy Instant Pot Refried Beans
Top chicken quesadillas or nachos with refried beans, or use them as a side with chips. This Taco Tuesday essential is super easy to make in an instant pot and looks pretty when topped with chopped tomato, diced avocado, queso fresco, and chopped fresh cilantro.
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Baked Parmesan Herb Tomatoes
Imagine pairing a bite of juicy herbed tomatoes with a taste of savory chicken. No matter how the chicken turns out, your family will be beyond pleased.
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Southern Fried Okra
Ree can often be found eating fresh okra raw with just a sprinkle of salt, but it's even better the southern way! This fried okra has an incredible extra crispy, golden crust that comes from a blend of seasoned cornmeal. Simple, yet totally easy to devour.
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