Tender and juicy meat with crispy skin, there’s nothing better than a roast chicken. It’s comforting, makes the kitchen smell amazing while roasting, and is impressive when served. If you’re looking for an easy roast chicken recipe, check out the Test Kitchen’s Roast Chicken With Lemon recipe here. From glazed carrots to roasted asparagus and green bean casserole to potatoes, roast chicken is the perfect main for a multitude of side dishes. Any of these 25 roast chicken side dishes will be a delicious way to round out your meal.
Walnut Green Beans a la Joyce
“EVERYBODY just LOVES these beans!!!!! A favorite restaurant that we frequent serves beans that are very much like these and, of course, I just HAD to figure out how to make them so I could serve them at family dinners. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.” – Joyce
Honey Roasted Carrots
“This is best with really young, fresh, small carrots. These carrots do not need peeling; just a good scrub. For a nice presentation, trim the top so that a small bit of the green remains.” – Debbie
Basic Mashed Potatoes
“Just the basics! Potatoes make such a versatile base with which to experiment. Try adding any combination of the following: chives, chopped bacon, sour cream, onion or garlic powder, cheddar, or Parmesan cheese.” – Karen
Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
“One of our favorites. Quick and easy. It is a great side for any dish.” – Betty
Five Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Squash
“Spaghetti squash filled with 5 kinds of cheese, cream, spinach, and plenty of garlic!” – Kevin
Sensational Spinach
“This is a vegetable side dish that we have had in our family for many years. I love it and can eat it cold the next day! We usually make this for the holidays.” – Barb
Mom’s Dinner Rolls
“My mother worked to perfect this recipe for a couple of years. Now, we all can benefit from her experiments. This dough works very well for making cinnamon caramel rolls, too.” – Rosemary
Green Bean Bundles
“These are awesome as a side dish. You don’t have to use fresh green beans – canned will work, too.” – Susan
Fondant Potatoes
“Large cylinders of potatoes, crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth creamy on the inside, in a butter and garlic broth with aromatic herbs.” – Kevin
Cheddar Cheese Risotto
“This takes some time, but it’s worth it. This dish will serve 2 if used as a main dish, but I prefer to serve it as a side dish. If I use it as a main dish, I like to pair it with a green salad. If you want to save prep time, use pre-shredded cheese.” – Melanie
Roasted Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower
“Something I just threw together and SUCCESS!” – Sandy
Cheesy Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
“I got this idea from my mom. Ever since I was little she made these for a side dish and they were my favorite! I tweaked it a little because I didn’t know her exact recipe. Enjoy!” – Heather
Mushrooms in a White Wine Cream Sauce
“This is a rich, flavorful mushroom dish that I paired with grilled chicken breast and roasted potatoes. Easily a favorite in my household!” – Annie
Cheesy Corn and Green Bean Casserole
“This casserole is an easy way to get my kids to eat their vegetables! Sometimes I don’t need a big 9 x 13 pan, so I cut the recipe in half and make it in a 1.5 qt casserole. Cheesy deliciousness!” – Kelli
Zucchini, Bacon and Mushroom Saute
“This is a side dish my husband threw together and it goes great with some grilled steak. The aroma and the flavors are so wonderful! Even our picky eater enjoys it.” – Sue
Broccoli Rice Casserole
“This is a standard at Christmastime. Everyone loves it.” – Cathy
Orzo and Spinach Salad
“Want something a little different in a summer salad? Well, here it is. This salad is bursting with flavor and is so quick and easy. You can serve it as a side salad or add some grilled chicken, shrimp, or even canned tuna and make a light meal.” – Grace
Asiago & Gruyere Potato Gratin
“Here is a new twist on scalloped or potato gratin. I’m a huge lover of Asiago cheese and the blend of this cheese, along with Gruyere, makes this dish so rich and creamy. It’s excellent with ham or any roast. Enjoy!” – Genny
Brussels Sprouts With Easy Hot Bacon Dressing
“This recipe has been known to transform Brussels sprouts haters into lovers! The dressing can be used for a green or potato salad or anything else that needs hot bacon dressing.” – Natalie
Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
“These creamy mashed sweet potatoes are savory and slightly sweet. Rich and buttery, they’re the perfect side for all occasions.” – Debbie
Oven Roasted Vegetables
“We have begun to eat healthier meals in the past year and this is the best veggie dish ever. It goes with just about anything. You can make smaller portions simply by cutting down all the amounts or omitting things you don’t like.” – Debbie
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
“Everyone loves this recipe and there are NEVER leftovers! It’s adapted from a dish I order at a nearby restaurant… the chef wouldn’t share the recipe so I developed my own.” – Elizabeth
Eggplant Rice Dressing
“Eggplant Rice dressing is a side dish staple. Adding eggplant to simple rice dressing kicks it up a notch; it adds flavor and moisture to the dish.” – Debbie
Roasted Yukon Gold and Sweet Potatoes
“I began roasting more of my vegetables to mix up the flavors and combinations of veggies. If you have never roasted veggies before, give it a try!” – Lisa
Apple Almond Rice
“An easy side dish that goes with anything and will fill stomachs on a cold winter evening.” – Kat