What to Serve with Chicken Parmesan: 20 Incredible Side Dishes

Have you ever wondered what to serve with chicken parmesan? There are lots of fantastic side dishes that go perfectly with chicken parmesan.

Fresh veggies and pasta dishes are some of our favorite sides. Since chicken parmesan is an Italian dish, Italian side dishes are often great options, too.

Best Side Dishes for Chicken Parm

We scoured the internet looking for ideas about what to serve with chicken parmesan. We found a lot of great side dish recipes to choose from!

There is something on our list for everyone, from simple roasted veggies to cheesy pasta. Take a look at the best chicken parmesan sides we found, and then give a few of them a try!

1. Brussels Sprouts

Our simple sauteed brussels sprouts are a perfect side to serve with chicken parm. They are healthy, delicious, and easy to make.

Slice the brussels sprouts in half and toss them in some coconut oil, salt, and pepper. A sprinkle of ground red pepper flakes gives the sprouts a nice kick. These veggies will add a lot of flavor and interest to your meal.

Use olive oil in place of coconut oil for a classic flavor. Add some extra ground black pepper or a little onion powder for more flavor. These two ingredients will also make the roasted sprouts more cohesive with your dinner.

2. Garlic Bread

Garlic bread is a classic side to serve with chicken parmesan. It is an Italian favorite!

Garlic bread is very easy to make, especially when you use this recipe from Simply Recipes. A loaf of Italian bread is smothered in butter and fresh chopped garlic. A sprinkle of parsley adds a lot of bright flavors.

Follow the directions to make the bread crispy and golden brown. Choose the foil method to make softer, chewy garlic bread. Both choices are delicious!

Try sprinkling some parmesan cheese over the bread for a more cheesy flavor. You can never have enough cheese!

Use the garlic bread to sop up any extra marinara sauce from your chicken parm. You don’t want to waste a drop!

3. Roasted Butternut Squash

We love warm butternut roasted squash in the fall when the veggie is in season. Try this tasty recipe from Well Plated by Erin using cinnamon, olive oil, maple syrup, and rosemary.

Butternut squash adds a nice, sweet flavor to your chicken parmesan meal. Melt some mozzarella cheese over the squash for an even more interesting side dish.

You can easily prep this side dish in advance. Pop it in the oven when you are cooking your other food. This is definitely a dish that your whole family will ask for.

4. Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini noodles are a perfect side for chicken parmigiana. Use this recipe from Downshiftology to replace classic pasta noodles.

Zucchini noodles are very easy to make. Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to make long noodles from the veggie. The noodles are sauteed in oil and garlic then tossed with some grated parmesan. Simple enough!

Zoodles are a great low-carb pasta option. They are fantastic for anyone on a keto or low carb diet who can’t have classic spaghetti. The crispy veggie is an amazing side!

5. Roasted Broccoli

You have probably already considered broccoli when thinking about what to serve with chicken parmesan. That is because it is a classic side dish to serve with your breaded chicken dinner!

We love this simple roasted broccoli recipe from Love and Lemons. Broccoli is tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper and then roasted in the oven.

Cook the broccoli at the same time you cook your parmesan recipe. This is a great way to save time when cooking and utilize your oven efficiently. Smartly prepping food is essential to making cooking fun!

6. Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a very nutritious side dish that tastes great alongside chicken parmesan. This recipe from Crunchy Creamy Sweet shows you the perfect way to prepare this healthy veggie.

Cauliflower florets are tossed in melted butter and then coated in breadcrumbs. The veggie is then spread on a baking sheet and cooked until golden brown.

Dip the crispy cauliflower in your chicken parm sauce or in some ranch dressing. They taste amazing either way!

7. Mozarella Sticks

Mozzarella sticks are a perfect side dish for a meal like chicken parmesan. These baked mozzarella sticks from The Cookie Rookie are baked instead of fried. This means they are a little healthier than traditional, deep-fried sticks.

Sliced mozzarella cheese is dipped in whisked eggs and then in breadcrumbs. The coated cheese is placed on a baking sheet and baked in the oven. Dip the sticks in some of the chicken parm marinara sauce to tie the dinner together.

8. Mashed Potatoes

Cafe Delites has a fantastic recipe for mashed potatoes. They will taste wonderful with your chicken parmesan.

Russet potatoes are boiled and then mashed with cream, garlic, and spices. Mashed potatoes are a very hearty side dish. You may want to keep this recipe on hand for colder months when a hot dinner is something you crave.

Try making this recipe using sweet potatoes in place of russets. The sweet, salty dish will make your meal interesting and even more winter-appropriate. Your family will go crazy for the bright orange side.

9. Italian Salad

A big Italian salad is a perfect side dish to pair with a chicken parm. Italian salads are not hard to make. This salad recipe from Once Upon a Chef is a perfect side and the answer to what to pair with chicken parmesan.

We love the dressing on this salad. Olive oil, Italian parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, and red wine vinegar give the lettuce a tasty, classic flavor. Keep this recipe on hand as it tastes amazing with other salads as well. Salad dressing even makes a great marinade!

Chopped cucumbers, carrots, and red bell peppers are the perfect salad veggies. Add some crunchy croutons to create a perfect salad.

10. Homemade Noodles

There is nothing quite as tasty as a homemade noodle side dish. We adore this easy pasta recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

You only need four ingredients to make this pasta recipe. There are also lots of tips to show you how to roll the pasta perfectly. A meal of chicken parm and fresh noodles is a delicious dinner everyone will love.

Shape the dough into long, thick pieces, or try your hand at making spaghetti. A pasta machine is a good investment if you plan on making this meal often.

11. Pesto Pasta

Fresh pesto pasta is a lovely side dish to serve with chicken parm. The bold, fresh flavors of the basil complement the rich marinara sauce.

Use this recipe from Recipe Tin Eats to make a juicy, irresistible pesto. Toss the pesto with your favorite cooked noodles. You can use any shape noddle you’d like!

It only takes a few minutes to make pesto pasta. Pulse all the ingredients together in a food processor, toss it with the noodles and top the dish with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

12. Brown Rice

Sometimes, the most basic side dishes are the best. That is definitely true about this brown rice recipe from Cookie and Kate.

Perfectly cooked brown rice is delicious with chicken parm. The rice absorbs a lot of the chicken parm sauce, which gives it more flavor.

Brown rice is also quite healthy. It is full of fiber and nutrients. You only need a few ingredients to make a perfect brown rice side for your chicken parm meal!

13. Quinoa

Fluffy quinoa is a modern side to serve with your parmesan. Quinoa is a simple, healthy grain that is especially delicious when smothered in tomato sauce.

Use this recipe from Ambitious Kitchen to cook light, flavorful quinoa. Add some chopped veggies to the side to make it even more complete. The recipe suggests broccoli, carrots, or even chopped tomatoes. They will all taste great!

14. Caesar Salad

Make a tasty caesar salad when you already have a big plate of chicken parm on top of spaghetti. It is a great addition to the meal. Give this recipe from Cooking Classy a try.

The crisp lettuce adds a lot of nutritional value to the salad. The creamy, homemade caesar dressing really brings the whole salad together. The creamy, garlicky, salt, and pepper dressing is powerful enough to stand out next to the rich tomato sauce of chicken parm.

15. Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower salad is refreshing and also quite flavorful. This recipe from Budget Bytes definitely fits into the Italian theme of your meal.

Cauliflower, peppers, onions, and olives are marinated in a homemade Italian dressing. If there is an ingredient you do not like on the list, simply skip it!

Try adding some shredded cheese to the salad. Mix in some sundried tomatoes as well. This recipe is flexible and tasty.

16. Broccolini

Broccolini is a type of broccoli with tender, long stems. It is delicious when roasted or pan-seared. It goes very well with Italian food and chicken parm.

Try this recipe from The Kitchn to make perfect broccolini in less than ten minutes. There is tons of fresh garlic that you will love. Add a squirt of lemon juice to enhance the bright taste of the veggie.

17. Roasted Eggplant

Roasted eggplant is a great answer to the question of what to serve with chicken parmesan. The oven is already on to bake the chicken. You might as well put a pan of eggplant in to cook as well!

This recipe from A Couple Cooks has lots of flavor with minimal effort. Chopped eggplant is tossed in olive oil, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. The recipe does not require you to peel the eggplant but feel free to remove the skin. It can be a little tough.

Grating the garlic is essential to this recipe. It makes the garlic into a thick paste. This roasts onto the veggie well.

18. Sauteed Zucchini

You are going to adore this zucchini recipe from Spend with Pennies. It is a great side dish to answer the question of what to serve with chicken parmesan.

Sauteed zucchini is low carb and also quite healthy. Zucchini has lots of vitamins and minerals to make your dinner nutritious. We love that this skillet recipe is smothered in melted cheese.

19. Cucumber Salad

A creamy, crunchy cucumber salad is a fantastic answer to the question of what to serve with chicken parmesan. This recipe from Lemon Tree Dwelling has a fantastic dressing that tastes great alongside your entree.

Sliced cucumber is tossed together with sliced red onion. Sour cream, vinegar, dill, and sugar are whisked together for the dressing. All the ingredients are mixed, and the salad is ready to serve!

Make the cucumber salad in advance. The flavors grow as veggie marinates in the dressing. Keep the bowl in the fridge until you are ready to serve. This salad tastes best chilled.

20. Potato Gnocchi

Soft gnocchi is a great side dish to pair with your chicken parm recipe. Make your own gnocchi using this recipe from 101 Cookbooks for a restaurant-quality side.

Gnocchi takes a little bit of time to prepare. However, the amazing taste of the gnocchi is well worth the effort. We like to boil and mash the potatoes in advance to help cut back on the cooking time.

Mashed potatoes are mixed with egg and flour. Once the dough is thick enough to hold its shape, it is ready to be rolled into individual gnocchi pieces.

Use a fork or a gnocchi rolling board to make the signature gnocchi lines. Enjoy the gnocchi warm alongside your chicken parm. This is a meal everyone in your family will adore.

Incredible Chicken Parm Side Dish Ideas

There are so many different recipes you can make to serve alongside your chicken parm. From crisp salad to low-carb zucchini noodles, there is something on our list for everyone in the family.

Let us know which side dishes you try and which are your favorite. There’s a good chance you love them all!