The 20 Best Side Dishes To Serve With Chicken Cordon Bleu
Elevate your chicken cordon bleu supper with these side dish ideas.
Alison Miksch
If you have chicken cordon bleu on the menu for dinner, we have plenty of sides that will deliciously round out the meal. Some of these side dish recipes just may almost outshine the main dish. And not only will these sides pair wonderfully with our Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe, but they'll also pair well with our variations like Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches and Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole.
Whether you want to keep things light with a veggie side or want to add even more comfort to dinner with a potato dish, we have plenty of side dish ideas for chicken cordon bleu.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
While you're focusing on preparing the main dish, let your air fryer take care of the side dish. With proper spacing, asparagus will be done cooking in just 6 to 8 minutes.
Smashed Baby Red Potatoes
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Boiling red potatoes before smashing then baking them ensures they're both tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside.
Oven-Roasted Corn On The Cob
Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Props Stylist: Christina Brockman
A homemade herb butter makes this oven-roasted corn worthy of sharing the plate with chicken cordon bleu. Plus, it can be prepared year-round.
Twice-Baked Duchess Potatoes
Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch; Food Stylist: Micah Morton
Add this elegant side dish to the menu alongside chicken cordon bleu to create a restaurant-quality meal for your family.
Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
You've probably heard of smashed potatoes before, but this cooking method is also a delicious option for Brussels sprouts.
Scalloped Potatoes
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Scalloped potatoes are a dish that belong at pretty much any occasion, including family dinner. And don't be fooled by the name, there are not actually scallops in the potato side dish.
Roasted Broccoli
Even those who may not love steamed or uncooked broccoli will probably change their mind about the green vegetable when it's served roasted. You'll know the broccoli is ready to come out of the oven when it's visibly browned.
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Instead of reaching for pre-made or instant mashed potatoes, accompany your chicken dinner with this homemade version that's actually pretty easy to make. For best results we recommend using Yukon gold potatoes or russet potatoes.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Air frying just may become your new favorite way to cook (and eat) Brussels sprouts. Just make sure not to overcrowd the basket so they'll cook evenly.
Spring Mix Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese
A goat cheese log that's rolled in fresh herbs instantly upgrades mixed greens for a side dish salad that will become a mainstay in your dinner rotation, not just when you're serving chicken cordon bleu.
Green Bean Almondine
Don't let the term 'Almondine' scare you away from this classic French side dish. It actually comes together easily in just 25 minutes.
Roasted Broccolini
Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Switch it up with something other than traditional broccoli by serving roasted broccolini, which cooks a little quicker.
Honey-Butter Skillet Corn
Alison Miksch
Honey, cream cheese, and fresh scallions are the ideal trio to upgrade fresh or frozen corn into a flavorful side dish.
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Smashed potatoes can not only be prepared in the oven, but they can be cooked up in the air fryer too. This will help keep the oven clear for the main dish.
Asparagus with Cheese Sauce and Herb Breadcrumbs
Cheese doesn't only belong in the chicken cordon bleu. A homemade cheese sauce gives the same rich, creamy flavor to this asparagus side dish.
Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
If your crowd prefers broccoli to be covered in cheese, we totally understand. You can assemble this casserole the day or night before and pop it in the oven when you're ready to bake.
Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Toasted breadcrumbs will add a little crunch to this kale salad to match the crunchy breading on the chicken cordon bleu. Think of it as a lighter version of a caesar salad.
Glazed Carrots
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
If you're looking for a more unique side dish for chicken cordon bleu, these citrusy glazed carrots are a good recipe to try. They're easy enough to pull together in just 25 minutes but still deliver plenty of flavor in every bite.
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
We believe most things are better when wrapped in bacon, especially vegetables. These asparagus bundles are easy to make and require just a handful of ingredients.
Southern-Style Collard Greens
Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Props Stylist: Christina Brockman
Get your collard greens going in a pot and let them simmer while you focus on preparing the chicken cordon bleu. Round out the meal with homemade cornbread.
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