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The Best Sides for Chicken Breasts

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Do you love chicken but eat it always with the same side dish? Not anymore! These recipes turn simple ingredients into terrific sides for chicken breasts.

Enjoy a different meal every time you cook chicken by just adding these colorful, easy, and super tasty sides.

Side Dishes for Chicken Breasts

From veggies to pasta, these sides go perfectly with chicken breasts. Whether you crave an indulgent meal or want to enjoy a fresh, healthy salad, you are going to love these easy and delicious recipes!

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

This tasty low-carb side dish is full of flavors. Once you try it, it will become a favorite at your house!

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Simple Side Salad

Simple Side Salad in a bowl

This Olive Garden restaurant dupe will have you craving more!

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Roasted Broccolini

Roasted Broccolini a lemon slices in a plate

A restaurant-worthy side for chicken breasts that it’s healthy and easy to make!

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Winter Salad

Winter salad

Roasted vegetables and maple Dijon dressing make this salad the perfect healthy side!

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Parmesan Polenta

Parmesan Polenta in a bowl

When you need a creamy, cheesy, warm side that is also super easy to make, this polenta recipe hits the spot!

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Carrot Raisin Salad

Carrot Raisin Salad in a bowl

Inspired by the Chick-fil-A salad but with healthier ingredients. It’s fresh, tangy-sweet, and goes perfectly with chicken!

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Lemon Roasted Asparagus

Lemon Roasted Asparagus

Enjoy chicken with these nutritious veggies with slightly charred edges and a bright summery flavor of fresh lemon!

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Classic Deviled Eggs

Five Classic deviled eggs

These creamy and tasty deviled eggs are a terrific side for chicken breast, and they come together easily and quickly!

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Baked Sweet Potatoes

Bakes Sweet Potatoes on a plate

Load this versatile vegetable with your favorite toppings for a healthy and scrumptious side!

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Balsamic Beets

Balsamic Beets

Roasting unlocks the best flavors in these beets, and the sweet and tangy balsamic glaze makes this recipe simply epic!

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Cheesy Spinach Balls

Cheesy Spinach Balls in a plate

A delicious recipe that tastes like spinach dip and adds more leafy greens to your meals.

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Carrot Fries

Carrot Fries

A great side dish that pairs well with almost any meal. As yummy as healthy!

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Roasted Red Cabbage

Roasted Red Cabbage

The oven turns red cabbage into a savory-sweet flavor side dish with a tender texture and crispy edges. Give it a try!

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Corn and Tomato Salad

Corn and Tomato Salad served in lettuce cups

A simple, healthy, fresh salad with creamy avocado that matches perfectly with chicken breasts.

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Sweet Potato Tots

Sweet potato tots

You only need two ingredients to make this delicious side dish come true! It couldn’t be easier!

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Popovers

Popovers

The soft centers and its delicious buttery flavor melts in your mouth! Who can resist?

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Rice Cooker Rice

A bowl of rice

A classic side that goes great with everything and can be easily made in the rice cooker!

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Zucchini Au Gratin

zucchini au gratin

Parmesan and breadcrumb add a delicious, golden-crispy topping that turns zucchini into a super tasty side!

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Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Stovetop mac and cheese

A healthier and homemade version of the classic dish for those days when you crave a comfort food side dish.

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

shaved brussels sprouts salad in a bowl

Bacon adds all the flavor and texture to this light and delicious salad that everyone will love!

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside with soft, buttery centers. The perfect side dish for a weeknight meal or holiday gathering!

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Blueberry Spinach Side Salad + 21 More Sides for Chicken Breasts

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These simple recipes turn your ingredients into terrific side dishes for chicken breasts, making each meal exciting to eat!

  • Author: Laura Fuentes
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Sides

Ingredients

  • 6 cups spinach & spring salad mix
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries & blackberries, one or both
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Make the vinaigrette recipe if using homemade.
  2. In a large bowl, layer the spring salad mix, blueberries, feta cheese, and slivered almonds.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to coat.
  4. Serve with cooked chicken breasts.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 77
  • Sugar: 3.4 g
  • Sodium: 239 mg
  • Fat: 4.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.7 g
  • Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.3 mg

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