47 Perfect Sides That Are Made for Chicken Dinners
We’ve put together a collection of easy side dishes that perfectly complement any chicken dish, making your meal more complete and enjoyable. These recipes are simple, quick to prepare, and designed to satisfy everyone at the table.
The Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes are an easy, comforting dish that’s perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re serving them at a holiday meal or a cozy family dinner, this dish delivers creamy, cheesy layers that everyone will love.
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Roasted Potatoes – Super Easy, Ultra Crispy, Extra Tender
These Crispy Roasted Potatoes are easy to make and perfect for nearly any meal. Their crispy exterior and tender inside, combined with flavorful seasonings, make them a versatile side that everyone will love.
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Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes are packed with flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes. Simply the perfect side dish.
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Cheesy Broccoli Casserole with Velveeta and Ritz Crackers
Our Broccoli Casserole with Velveeta and Ritz Crackers is the perfect dish when you’re craving something creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a holiday side, this casserole delivers on flavor and simplicity.
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Easy Extra Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
This is going to be your new favorite Green Bean Casserole! Tender green beans are paired with a creamy, garlic cheese sauce and then topped with cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions. This is the ultimate cheesy side dish that you can serve at holiday or weeknight dinners.
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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Unlock the secret to making the creamiest Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes. Our recipe is perfect for casual weeknight dinners and Christmas or Thanksgiving Dinner.
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Green Beans with Bacon and Onion
Perfectly blanched fresh green potatoes are cooked to perfection in a simple bacon and onion sauce. Based on German Speckbohnen.
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Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Enjoy our easy recipe for Roasted Potatoes and Carrots, seasoned perfectly for a sweet and spicy side dish delight.
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Roasted Broccoli
Try our easy recipe for delicious Oven-Roasted Frozen Broccoli – crispy, flavorful, and perfect as a side dish or snack!
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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
These Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. With their crispy edges, tender centers, and earthy rosemary flavor, they’ll quickly become a family favorite. Plus, they’re so easy to make, you can whip them up anytime!
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Creamy German Cucumber Salad
This creamy Cucumber Salad is based on a classic German recipe. It’s made with crispy cucumbers and a fresh herb dressing.
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a quick and easy side dish with a smooth, creamy texture and rich flavors that complement any meal.
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Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe is a crowd-pleaser, delivering crispy, caramelized goodness with minimal effort. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, these sprouts add a flavorful, nutritious side to any meal.
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Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
Discover the ultimate crispy Parmesan Crusted Potatoes with this easy and delicious recipe! Perfect for any occasion, these crusted potatoes make a fantastic side dish. Try this russet potato recipe for a delightful twist on your usual vegetable recipes. It’s one of the tastiest potato recipes you’ll ever make.
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The Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows
This sweet potato casserole is sure to become your new go-to Thanksgiving recipe! It’s simple, easy, and so delicious. A flavorful sweet potato base is layered with crunchy, candied pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows.
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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our gourmet twist on Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese. Creamy, smoky, and utterly satisfying. Perfect for a cozy evening.
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
This delicious and cheesy mashed potatoes recipe is the perfect side dish to make for any dinner or festive occasion.
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German Spaetzle
Spaetzle is one of Germany’s most popular side dishes. This classic egg noodle has only five ingredients and takes just 30 minutes to make.
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Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits
Indulge in flaky perfection with this Air Fryer Biscuits recipe. Quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients, these are a family favorite treat.
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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Discover a new favorite with our Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Honey-Thyme Glaze recipe – a simple yet flavorful addition to any meal!
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Mint Rice with Feta Cheese
Mint rice is a recipe that we go back to time after time. Simple ingredients and big flavors that pair with everything from shrimp to lamb.
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German Sweet & Tart Red Cabbage
Braised Red Cabbage (or ‘Rotkohl’) is a classic German side dish. Tender sweet and sour cabbage with a bit of crunch.
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Easy Air Fryer Zucchini
Whip up crispy and golden zucchini in just 15 minutes with this air fryer zucchini recipe, combining simple spices for a flavor-packed dish.
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Cheddar Biscuits
Quick and easy Cheddar Biscuits, perfect for family gathering. Ready in just 35 minutes, these cheesy, savory treats are a crowd-pleaser.
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Cilantro Lime Slaw
This Cilantro Lime Slaw is a fresh, flavorful addition to any meal. Its vibrant colors and tangy-sweet dressing make it a standout side dish that’s both easy to prepare and delicious.
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Creamed Kale
Creamed Kale is a quick and delicious side dish featuring tender kale in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s perfect for any meal!
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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a simple, flavorful side dish made with maple syrup, cinnamon, and pecans. A perfect addition to any meal!
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Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
Sheet pan parmesan roasted carrots with garlic makes a delicious side dish for all kinds of entrees. The natural sweetness of carrots is showcased by the creamy, salty parmesan cheese and buttery, as well as hints of garlic, rosemary, and fresh parsley. Everyone at the dinner table will love crispy parmesan carrots.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pecans And Cranberries
Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans, and cranberries make a delicious side dish for turkey, chicken, or just about any kind of meat you are serving.
You only need six different ingredients to make it, and the roasted Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrients as well as rich flavor. Change your plain roasted halved Brussels sprouts for this sweet, savory, and crunchy dish.
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Copycat KFC Coleslaw
With its creamy buttermilk dressing and crunchy cabbage, this copycat KFC coleslaw recipe will have you making the best homemade coleslaw that even the Colonel would be proud of.
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Garlic Mashed Potato Cakes
These garlic mashed potato cakes make a fabulous way to use leftover mashed potatoes. Instead of wasting, it turns your leftovers into a tasty new treat!
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Creamy Coleslaw
Crispy, crunchy, and creamy coleslaw is the perfect side dish. This foolproof recipe beats any store-bought coleslaw and is simple to make.
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Company Peas
Company Peas is a delicious and easy side dish made with frozen peas, mushrooms, beans sprouts in a creamy sauce.
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Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
This easy air fryer roasted potatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for almost any meal. Here’s how to make it!
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Instant Pot Mac And Cheese
Discover the ultimate Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe for quick and creamy perfection! Guaranteed to satisfy your cravings!
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Potato Salad With Asparagus
This spring-inspired potato salad with asparagus showcases baby potatoes and crisp-tender fresh asparagus in the best possible way. See for yourself.
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Fried Okra
This Southern Fried Okra Recipe is made with fresh okra coated in buttermilk and dredged in a flavorful mixture of flour, cornmeal, and seasonings. Deep-fried until crispy and golden brown, enjoy this delicious Southern classic as an appetizer or side dish.
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is the ultimate fall side dish! It’s easy to make and drizzled with a delicious homemade dressing.
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Quick & easy to make, this Air Fryer Asparagus is incredibly flavorful with a simple garlic olive oil mixture with optional parmesan & lemon.
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Creamy Smashed Potatoes With Sour Cream
Creamy smashed red potatoes with sour cream made with only 3 ingredients (plus salt and pepper). Quick and easy homestyle mashed potatoes.
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Italian Green Beans
Italian Green Beans are roasted to perfection in a simple side dish. Make this easy string bean recipe in just 30 minutes from prep to plate!
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Instant Pot Brown Rice
Instant Pot Brown Rice comes out perfectly fluffy in a fraction of the time as other methods! Serve this easy rice recipe as a healthy side.
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Garlic Parsley Potatoes
These Garlic Parsley Potatoes are herby, tangy, buttery, and delicious. They’re the ultimate side dish for protein-filled mains. Made with fresh herbs, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, butter, parsley, garlic cloves, and black pepper, these potatoes are simple yet full of flavor!
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Crock Pot Funeral Potatoes
These Crockpot Funeral Potatoes are one of the best Midwestern side dishes. They’re made with sour cream and whole milk as their base instead of condensed soup. They’re creamy, cheesy, decadent, and uber-tasty!
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Mushroom Garlic Quinoa
Mushroom Garlic Quinoa is loaded with lots of sauteed garlic, mushrooms, and healthy quinoa! It makes an amazing side dish or excellent, warm & hearty vegetarian meal!
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Stir Fry Vegetables
This quick and easy Stir Fry Vegetables Recipe is going to work your world. Easily adaptable to whatever veggies you have on hand, this light dish is a perfect healthy dinner addition.
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Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
This vibrant and refreshing Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light and healthy meal. Packed with fresh vegetables and tangy feta cheese, it’s a crowd-pleaser. The best part? It’s the perfect Mediterranean salad recipe that comes together quickly with simple ingredients!
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