What to Serve with Chicken Piccata: 20 Tasty Sides

Have you ever wondered what to serve with chicken piccata? Many of us have!

Finding the perfect side dish to compliment your golden brown chicken piccata can be a challenge. Luckily, we have found 20 amazing side dishes that taste delicious alongside the lemon caper chicken.

You can make lots of incredible chicken piccata dinners with this list of side dishes on hand!

Easy Side Dishes for Chicken Piccata

Deciding what to serve with chicken piccata can be tricky. You want something that pairs well with the lemon flavor of the chicken.

Hearty sides like mashed potatoes are great for the winter while lighter salad sides are nice in the summer. Take a look at our list and see which side dishes you will try first!

1. Roasted Vegetables

Our roasted summer veggies make the perfect seasonal side dish recipe. Roasted veggies not only taste incredible, but they add a lot of bright, festive color to your plate. Eggplant, zucchini, butternut squash, and tomatoes make a beautiful, rainbow-colored side dish.

The roasted vegetables are tossed in light olive oil and seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. We roast the veggies with Italian sausage to make the side dish more filling. Feel free to skip the sausage if you want all eyes on the chicken piccata.

2. Easy Buttered Noodles

A big plate of buttered noodles may be the easiest side dish to serve with chicken piccata. Noodles are always a great dish to go with chicken. It is also a side that everyone in the family will love.

We like using this simple recipe from Simply Recipes. Parmesan cheese is mixed into the buttered noodles to make it creamier. The cheese also adds a great salty taste.

Egg noodles are often best when served with butter. They are very tender and cook quickly.

3. Baked Feta Pasta

Baked feta pasta became quite popular on social media. It is incredibly flavorful and actually goes well with your favorite chicken piccata recipe.

We like this recipe from Cooking Classy which uses grape tomatoes, fresh garlic cloves, and spinach. Feta cheese is mixed into the al dente pasta and melts to create a creamy sauce.

Add a sliced red bell pepper or try using half goat cheese to make the baked pasta your own creation.

4. Simple Green Salad

A simple green salad is often the best answer to the question of what to serve with chicken piccata. A bight salad is flavorful and adds a much-needed veggie to your meal. Try this easy recipe from A Couple Cooks to create a tasty, quick side for your chicken breast dinner.

Aged balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, and olive oil are whisked together to make a perfect dressing. Baby mixed greens, dried cherries, almonds, and cheese crumbles make up the main salad.

Try using feta cheese, blue cheese, or gorgonzola crumbles and see which cheese you like best. Each one will add a new flavor to your salad.

5. Lemon Parmesan Green Beans

Green beans always taste delicious with chicken piccata. We like this recipe from Damn Delicious which adds fresh lemon juice and parmesan cheese to the green beans. The lemony taste mimics the lemon flavor of the chicken piccata.

Fresh green beans make this side dish especially great. Use frozen green beans in a pinch. The bright lemon taste really makes the entire meal.

6. Homemade Dinner Rolls

A fresh, warm dinner roll is one of the best side dishes out there. Dinner rolls go great with chicken piccata because you can use the roll to soak up the extra sauce.

Try this recipe for soft dinner rolls from Sally’s Baking Addiction. The rolls are tender and buttery. Sprinkle a little salt on the tops of the dinner rolls before they bake for extra flavor. A little garlic powder on top will give the dinner rolls an Italian flair.

7. Baby Potatoes

Oven-roasted baby potatoes are tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. This recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen makes perfect roasted baby potatoes to serve with chicken piccata.

Red baby potatoes are tossed in a mix of olive oil, smashed garlic, and dried parsley. Use fresh herbs if you have them on hand for a more powerful flavor.

The potatoes are roasted in the oven until tender. Try cooking the potatoes in a frying pan, tossing them once to crisp both sides.

8. Creamy Polenta

Creamy polenta and chicken piccata are a perfect match. The zesty flavor of the chicken breast goes well with the rich, creamy polenta.

Follow this recipe from Love and Lemons to make a perfect, smooth polenta. Stoneground polenta is cooked with water. Olive oil, salt, and pepper and mixed in. We recommend cooking the polenta with chicken broth to make a richer dish.

Serve the creamy polenta plain or top with pan-fried mushrooms. Add a splash of sauvignon blanc, pinot blanc, or pinot gris to the cooking water for another layer of flavor.

9. Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice is a wonderful side that will pair amazingly with chicken piccata. We like this recipe from Once Upon a Chef that adds tasty dried fruit to the rice. Crunchy sliced almonds are also mixed.

Homemade basmati rice is better than any you can find in a box. Try making your own basmati and you will be surprised how easy it is. Just a few minutes of cooking and your whole meal will be ready!

10. Baked Artichoke Hearts

Baked artichoke hearts are a tasty dish that pairs perfectly well with chicken piccata. This recipe from Crunchy Creamy Sweet will bring new and exciting tastes to your chicken piccata night!

Tender artichoke hearts are dipped in garlic butter. The buttered vegetables are then coated in Italian breadcrumbs. The breaded artichoke hearts are spread on a sheet pan and baked in the oven until crispy.

Make a light lemon sauce to dip the artichoke hearts in or just use the chicken piccata sauce. Piccata sauce can do two jobs!

11. White Wine Pasta

You only need three ingredients to make this incredible side dish for chicken piccata. White wine, parmesan cheese, and pasta make an incredible, easy side that you will love. Try this great recipe from The Kitchn and you will be obsessed with white wine pasta.

Make the pasta using angel hair noodles, spaghetti, or any of your favorite noodle shapes. It will taste great no matter what!

Serve the pasta while hot with a piece of chicken piccata right on top.

12. Roasted Bell Peppers

Are you still wondering what to serve with chicken piccata? Try a simple roasted red pepper side! Tori Avey can show you how to make perfect, fork-tender roasted red bell peppers that you will love.

Bell peppers come in various colors. Each color pepper has its own distinct flavor. Red bell peppers are slightly spicy while the yellow peppers are very mild. Choose a nice blend of colors to make your meal pretty and full of flavor.

13. Smashed Potatoes

Ultra crispy smashed potatoes from Recipe Tin Eats are completely irresistible. They are a fantastic side to serve with chicken piccata. The bright lemon-caper taste of the chicken goes well with the crunchy potatoes.

The potatoes are boiled then smashed with a fork. A little olive oil, salt, and pepper are the only seasonings you need.

Bake the potatoes on a flat baking sheet brushed with olive oil. When the outside of the potatoes are nice and crispy, they are ready to serve! Smashed potatoes will be your new favorite way to make potatoes.

14. Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes are our favorite kind of mashed potatoes. Adding cream cheese helps make them thicker and creamier. This recipe from Spend With Pennies will show you exactly how to make the creamiest potatoes you have ever had.

Use russet or Yukon gold potatoes which have more starch. Fresh garlic adds a great taste that goes well with chicken piccata. Serve with an extra pat of butter for an even more decadent side dish.

15. Roasted Carrots

Fresh roasted carrots only take a few minutes to cook. They go well with the flavor profile of chicken piccata and they are one of the more nutritious side dishes on our list.

This recipe from Cafe Delites is made with garlic butter and honey. The honey adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the vegetables. The garlic adds a slightly spicy taste. Butter makes the carrots nice and creamy.

The recipe uses large carrots but baby carrots will work as well. Baby carrots are pre-peeled and will cook faster.

Pour the remaining butter from the pan over the carrots on your plate. You want to use every bit of that flavorful garlic butter!

16. Lemon Cous Cous

Cous is a classic Italian dish that goes wonderfully with chicken piccata. Make this recipe from Creme de la Crumb in less than 20 minutes.

Large pearl couscous is boiled with water, olive oil, and salt. Fresh lemon juice and lemon zest are mixed in. The lemon flavor of the couscous goes great with the lemon in the chicken.

This versatile dish can be even tastier. Add a chicken bouillon cube to the cooking water to give more flavor to the side dishes. Chicken piccata and lemon couscous make an incredible main dish!

17. Goat Cheese Pasta

Creamy goat cheese pasta is made in less than 20 minutes. This recipe from Jo Cooks only requires one pan! That means less clean up after dinner.

Salty goat cheese is mixed into freshly cooked pasta. A little basil and parsley add flavor and bright green color.

Use angel hair pasta if you like long skinny noodles. Shorter penne noodles work well, too.

Add the goat cheese to the pasta while it is hot. This helps the goat cheese melt completely.

17. Sauteed Zucchini

Sauteed zucchini from Well Plated By Erin is one of the best vegetables to serve with chicken piccata. Make this side in the summer when the veggie is abundant.

Red onion is sliced and sauteed until soft. Fresh zucchini slices are added to the pan and cooked over low heat. Salty parmesan cheese is sprinkled over the top to make the perfect side dish.

This easy veggie recipe compliments many different dishes. From chicken breasts to meatloaf, it goes with everything!

18. Rice Pilaf

Homemade rice pilaf is the answer to what to serve with chicken piccata. This recipe from Skinnytaste is better than any boxed rice pilaf you have ever made.

Rice and broken pieces of angel hair pasta are used to make this side dish. This combination of pasta and grain is interesting and delicious.

Cook the broken angel hair pasta first in melted butter to toast the pasta. The toasted pasta adds a lot of unique flavors. It is perfect for a romantic dinner or a simple Tuesday night meal.

19. Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Cook this fantastic boccoli and rice casserole to go with chicken piccata. Easy, hearty recipes like this are perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.

Use boil in bag rice to make this side dish even faster. Frozen broccoli florets also work well. Try using different types of cheese to make the casserole your own recipe.

This dish from Budget Bytes is seasoned perfectly. The smoked paprika is a great touch.

This side adds a healthy veggie and filling rice to your chicken piccata dinner. Make two casseroles and freeze one for later.

20. Roasted Winter Vegetables

If winter comes around and you’re wondering what to serve with chicken piccata, roasted winter vegetables is what you should make.

Butternut squash has a beautiful sweet flavor that is delicious with chicken piccata capers. Maple syrup also adds a wonderful sweetness. The balsamic vinegar gives a tangy taste to the warm veggies.

This recipe from I Heart Naptime can be customized to your liking. Use any winter veggies that you have on hand. You are sure to create a perfect vegetable side for your chicken piccata.

Incredible Chicken Piccata Sides, From Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes to Lemon Juice Rice

We hope you found the perfect side dishes to serve with your chicken piccata. There are many recipes here that answer the question of what to serve with chicken piccata.

From fresh, lemony green beans to hearty cheesy pasta, there is something here for everyone. Give all of the recipes a try and let us know which you love best! Enjoy.