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    Home » Blog » Uncategorized

    What to Serve with Chicken Parmesan

    Published: Dec 31, 2021 · Modified: Jan 5, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Chicken parmesan is one of the most classic Italian dishes. It’s a great dish to serve when you have people over or just need something that tastes amazing and will fill up your guests. In order to keep things interesting, what to serve with chicken parmesan? There are many different options and variations!

    Closeup shot of chicken parmesan on plate

    My favorite version of chicken parmesan can be found here, just in case you need a great recipe. Otherwise, have a look at all the variations we created and some are so much better than the original. Just you wait and see.

    Like many other classic dishes, there are different variations to them. We have a few different recipes for chicken parmesan that we love. Try our creamy chicken parmesan pasta, easy ritz parmesan chicken, garlic parmesan chicken, or baked creamy garlic parmesan chicken wings.

    Pairing your chicken parmesan dish with a side makes it a full and complete meal. Sides are always fun and exciting.

    Chicken parmesan is one of my family’s favorite Italian dishes and favorite ways to prepare chicken. It is so easy to make and delicious. There are different ways to make this simple dish and the best part is that is a budget-friendly meal.

    The chicken can be prepared by either pan-frying, baking it in the oven, or even air frying it. No matter which way you prepare the chicken, it always comes out moist and delicious.

    WHY SHOULD YOU SERVE SIDES WITH THIS DISH?

    A side dish gives you a chance to show off your cooking skills and put together a delicious meal.

    Chicken parmesan is a heavier dish, so it’s best paired with a lighter side.

    It’s also very important to pay attention to what you serve with chicken parmesan because it can make or break the dish!

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN PARMESAN

    Thankfully we have some recipes to help you know what to serve with chicken parmesan.

    Some tried and true sides are:

    • caesar salad
    • garlic bread
    • pasta
    • mashed potatoes

    These recipes are tried and true and will help you to create an amazing meal for your family and/or guests.

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    Cream Cheese Biscuits
    Are you looking for perfectly flakey biscuits that just scream the holiday season? You’re going to be head over heels for these simple Cream Cheese Biscuits.
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    How to Air Fry Asparagus and Asparagus Fries
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    Easy Cabbage and Vegetables
    Easy Cabbage and Vegetables is the perfect blend of cabbage, carrots, potato and more! This easy technique can be used with any vegetables you have on hand!
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    Easy Cabbage and Vegetables

    A perfect blend of vegetables made easy! This dish is the ideal side to any meal, with its simple ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge.

    Easy Broiled Asparagus
    This Easy Broiled Asparagus recipe shows how to trim and cook asparagus under a broiler to make the best roasted asparagus with or without parmesan cheese.
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    Easy Broiled Asparagus

    This easy-to-cook, under the broiler recipe, will show you how to trim and prepare asparagus for either roasting or grilling. The flavor is sure to please any palate with its originality!

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus or Prosciutto is keto, with or without brown sugar, this oven baked, broiled or grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon is the best!
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    Easy, delicious, and healthy asparagus wrapped in bacon is the perfect blend for any keto diet. Broiling or grilling them makes this dish more mouthwatering than ever before!

    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls
    These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma's yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!
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    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

    My grandma’s yeast or crusty bread roll recipe is the best! These super-soft, light dinner rolls are perfect for any occasion.

    Classic Pasta Salad
    Perfectly-seasoned pasta and loaded with fresh vegetables, Classic Pasta Salad is a great summer side dish.  With this classic pasta salad recipe, the results are always delicious and it goes with just about everything. Italian pasta salad is the ideal dish for potlucks, BBQs or whenever you're in the mood.
    Check out this recipe

    The Classic Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. It’s made with a fresh blend of vegetables and Italian seasonings that will leave your dinner table looking and tasting its best!

    Old-Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar
    When it comes to making cucumber salad, my gran knew what she was doing. She taught me all about making old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar. That's why I lovingly sometimes call this dish, Grandma's Best Cucumber Salad. It's made with crispy slices of cucumber and onion in a simple dill vinegar dressing!
    Check out this recipe
    Grandma's Cucumber Salad

    The best way to enjoy summer is with a delicious, refreshing salad. My Grandma’s Best Cucumber Salads are so easy and made from simple ingredients like sliced cucumbers in either sour cream or olive oil dressing!

    The Best Broccoli Salad
    The Best Broccoli Salad is exceptional! The perfect dressing, coating fresh broccoli, raisins, sweet onion, apple or pears and almonds or pine nuts! Costco uses bacon and we do sometimes too!
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    Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole
    Our Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole is truly amazing! It starts with sour cream, butter and cheese. Add fantastic ingredients like, bacon, crispy fried onions, Ranch dressing and more and you end up with a truly magnificent potato casserole!
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    Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole

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    Vodka Sauce with Meat Pasta Recipe
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    Penne alla vodka with meat cooked in a skillet.

    If you’re looking to make a quick, easy and delicious pasta sauce recipe that is perfect for entertaining guests or just dinner with your family then I have the answer. This vodka cream sauce has all of those flavors without sacrificing any comfort food taste buds!

    Awesome Alfredo Sauce
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    Alfredo sauce is a staple in any Italian restaurant. The rich and creamy consistency of this homemade recipe will have you craving for more!

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower
    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower is hearty and delicious. A great way to hide cauliflower and kale or spinach, it's the perfect potato side dish!
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    Tired of the same old potatoes? Try these delicious Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower in your next casserole, soup, or pasta dish! It’s a hidden treasure that is great for hiding veggies like spinach.

    TAKE CHICKEN PARMESAN TO THE NEXT LEVEL

    If you’re looking to take your chicken parmesan dish up a notch, we’ve got some ideas for you!

    Add in some vegetables – broccoli or spinach are great options.

    Switch out the pasta for something like mashed potatoes.

    Try serving it with garlic bread instead of a side of pasta.

    These are just some ideas to get you thinking about what else you can serve with chicken parmesan. Try new things and experiment all the time!

    Now that we’ve given you a few options, it’s up to you to decide which side dish is your favorite. No matter what, serving something different than just pasta will be delicious and make for an interesting meal!

    We hope these suggestions will help you when trying to decide what to serve with chicken parmesan. Whether you’re looking for a traditional Italian-style dish or something that’s more unique, we’ve got an idea in here for everyone!

    Closeup shot of chicken parmesan
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