30 Delicious Side Dishes For Chicken

Discover our most-loved sides in this list of 30 easy chicken side dishes that are also healthy and delicious. From roasted potatoes to garlic green beans and grilled corn, most of them can be prepped in 30 minutes or less. Wondering what to cook with chicken tonight? Try these yummy and easy side dish recipes. Enjoy!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Oct 29, 2025

1. Sautéed Zucchini In Lemon Garlic Butter

These Sautéed Zucchini are delicious, nutritious, and addictive! This easy zucchini recipe that will make any weeknight dinner healthier!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. 5-Minute Sauteed Lemon Garlic Spinach

This Sauteed Spinach recipe with Garlic and Lemon is a simple and delicious side dish everyone will love at your table.
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3. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

These epic roasted green beans flavored with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter

These epic Fried potatoes baby with garlic brown butter are the perfect side dish to practically anything!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet

This Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Recipe is nourishing and easy to whip up - The perfect base for your low carb lunches and dinners.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

This cheesy asparagus casserole is the best side dish to any meal! The perfect way to get your Asparagus in! 
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Garlic Butter Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

These crispy roasted potatoes with garlic parmesan, and bacon are the perfect side for any of your meals
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This Brussels sprouts recipe makes a flavorful and elegant side dish. The best roasted Brussels sprouts side, perfect for any Holiday table!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

This roasted potatoes with garlic parmesan recipe is a satisfying side dish that will make you forget all about the main course!
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes

These potato cakes make for a super easy side dish, light dinner or lunch!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

This Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe is silky-smooth, simple and delicious side dish perfect for weeknight meals or holidays.
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini Noodles Recipe - Delicious, easy on carbs, and takes just minutes to prepare.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Oven Baked Mashed Potato Cakes

This easy baked mashed potato cakes recipe is ideal to accompany holiday dishes like grilled meat, fish and poultry.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach

Easy Spinach Recipe - This garlic butter sauteed spinach is a super easy and healthy recipe for a side everyone will love.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts (2-Minutes )

Creamy and savory, this side dish with Instant Pot Brussels sprouts and bacon is outstanding all on its own!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini

These roasted vegetables make a great savory side dish that pairs well with just about anything. Try our roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini recipe today!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Cheesy Corn Fritters Recipe

These Corn Fritters are crispy on the edges, soft in the middle – A great side dish for a host of dinners!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions

These sautéed fresh green beans with French onions are the perfect and easiest accompaniment to any main course.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Balsamic, Honey Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Bring roasted cabbage steaks to a whole new level with this simple, fast and delicious side dish.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

This garlic mushroom and cauliflower recipe is super nourishing and easy to whip up! The perfect side dish ever !
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Recipe

This roasted potatoes recipe is much easier to make than fries and involving less fat, these potato wedges are a total crowd pleaser that goes with everything from grilled poultry to seafood.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce

These roasted mushrooms are an essential side dish to have in your recipe repertoire, especially when the Holidays season is coming.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Garlic Butter Bulgur Risotto Recipe

This Bulgur Risotto is a quick, healthy side dish perfect for a weeknight meal, packed with nutrients.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges

This roasted cabbage recipe is about the crunchiest ever, and damn good too!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Balsamic Baby Potatoes With Asparagus

Perfect with grilled meat — You'll love the sweetness of balsamic vinegar.
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26. Grilled Corn with Garlic and Parmesan

This grilled corn recipe is perfect as a side for your barbecue parties, or as salad for a quick lunch on the go!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin

This Brussels sprouts gratin make for an easy and luxurious side dish that will turn everyone into Brussels sprout addicts.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. 7-Minutes Instant Pot Garlic Potatoes

The easiest and fastest Instant Pot potatoes recipe you will ever make. So moist and flavorful!
Cooking time: 7 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Loaded Potato Casserole with Bacon and Cream Cheese

This loaded potato casserole is a blend of flavors that makes the perfect side for any occasion or a complete meal on its own.
Cooking time: 45 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Grilled Garlic Mushroom Skewers

These grilled garlic mushrooms on skewers are so good, you’ll want to make them every single day of the week!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

What side dish recipes go well with chicken?

One of the most popular side dishes to go with chicken is potatoes. Roasted, mashed, or fried potatoes are always a tasty and simple side to put together that complements the flavor of chicken meat. For roasted potatoes, add rosemary and garlic for an extra flavor boost or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Mashed potatoes are creamy, comforting, and easy to make with just potatoes, butter, and cream. Or, for a crispy alternative, fry up some cubes of potatoes with garlic, salt, and pepper.

Another classic side for chicken is a green salad, such as Caesar, or a simple garden salad. The freshness of the greens pairs nicely with the heartiness of the chicken. And for a little bit of extra flavor, adding some toasted nuts or crumbled cheese on top takes the salad to the next level.

Vegetables are another great accompaniment for a chicken dinner. Roasted or grilled asparagus, steamed broccoli, or sautéed spinach are all flavorful and nutritious choices. To give them an extra kick, try drizzling them with a bit of olive oil and lemon juice or adding a sprinkle of herbs.

Finally, don’t forget about the grains! Grains like quinoa, bulgur, or couscous make amazing chicken side dishes. Try adding some diced vegetables for a little extra flavor or a dollop of pesto for a tasty finishing touch.

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