25 Best Sides to Serve with Chicken Pot Pie

published Sep 14, 2024
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green beans (almondine) with slice almonds in a metal sautee pan
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Chicken pot pie is already a comforting, hearty meal on its own, but the right side dish can really complete it. So if you’re wondering what to serve with chicken pot pie — whether it’s a chicken pot pie casserole or a four-ingredient dump chicken pot pie — these tasty recipes will help balance out your plate and make your dinner even more satisfying.

Serve chicken pot pie with crisp salads, like classic Caesar salad or a simple arugula salad. Green bean sides like buttery garlic green beans and green beans almondine pair perfectly with the rich and creamy flavors of the pot pie. For something extra cozy, try the cheesy baked asparagus (it’s so good, you’ll be reaching for seconds!).

Here are 25 delicious sides to serve with chicken pot pie to round out your meal.

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Caesar Salad

When it comes to chicken pot pie sides, Caesar salad is a classic pairing. Try whole little gem lettuce leaves rather than chopped romaine to switch things up.

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Easy 10-Minute Garlic Broccolini

An easy recipe for sautéed Broccolini with garlic and red pepper flakes that's the perfect weeknight side dish.

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Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions

Combine sautéed cremini mushrooms and onions with the slight acidity of lemon juice and white wine for a side dish that bursts with umami.

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Buttery Garlic Green Beans

A quick and timeless combination of garlic and butter make this simple skillet of sautéed green beans an instant family favorite. It’s a 15-minute, five-ingredient side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken pot pie.

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Easy Sautéed Savoy Cabbage

Savoy cabbage leaves are sautéed in butter for an easy side dish that goes well with chicken pot pie.

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Spinach Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Feta

A simple baby spinach salad filled with fruit, nuts, and cheese that's perfect as a quick side dish for chicken pot pie.

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Green Beans Almondine

Snappy blanched green beans served with sautéed shallots and buttery sliced almonds pair perfectly with comforting chicken pot pie.

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Mile High Salad With Hazelnuts, Parmesan, and Red Wine Vinaigrette

This is the ultimate salad: you can prep it in advance, it's a guaranteed crowdpleaser, and it's wildly impressive.

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Simple Arugula Salad

A quick and easy, unfussy arugula salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and finished with shaved Parmesan.

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Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Tender asparagus baked under creamy Alfredo sauce until bubbly and browned is the ultimate vegetable side.

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Garlicky Sautéed Swiss Chard

A simple bowl of sautéed Swiss chard is a side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken pot pie. Unlike other leafy greens like kale and mustard greens, Swiss chard isn’t naturally bitter. Instead, it’s mild and sweet, making it a delicious option for those who are sensitive to the bitterness of other greens.

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Caesar Salad with Garlic Butter Breadcrumbs

Move over, croutons: Panko breadcrumbs are the better way to add texture and crunch to salads. The Caesar dressing acts as a glue that clings them onto every piece of romaine lettuce.

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Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas

Sautéed in a fiery skillet with a glug of olive oil and finished with a squeeze of lemon, sugar snap peas make for a light and vibrant side dish with a tender, snappy bite and bright flavor.

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Caesar Roasted Broccoli

Toss roasted broccoli with Caesar dressing, then shower it with toasted panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate side dish with chicken pot pie.

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Arugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

When you need a simple salad to make the chicken pot pie meal complete, this tumble of arugula and shaved fennel is all you need.

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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Roasted asparagus is a quick and easy side dish for any night of the week. We add a little Parmesan and garlic for some serious crave-worthy veggies.

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Roasted Mushrooms

While you can sauté, grill, and even fry mushrooms, roasting them is perhaps the simplest way to draw out their savory, umami-rich flavor.

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Salt and Vinegar Cucumbers

An easy recipe for tangy salt and vinegar cucumber salad, which can be made ahead of time and balances out the richness of a chicken pot pie.

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Italian Green Beans with Garlic-Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Cheesy toasted panko breadcrumbs and a splash of balsamic vinegar ensure these green beans are anything but boring.

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Lemony Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Sautéed in a hot skillet until the leaves are just tender and vibrant with a hint caramelized char around the edges and tossed with a duo of lemon at the last minute for a pop of freshness, it’s a 10-minute side dish that’s perfect with chicken pot pie.

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5-Ingredient Kale Caesar Salad

An easy, anchovy-free version of classic Caesar salad, made with hearty kale instead of romaine so it keeps for days in the fridge.

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Crispy Salt & Vinegar Fingerling Potatoes

Boiling the potatoes in a salt and vinegar bath allows them to soak up all of that briny flavor before you dry them off and crisp them up in the oven. The result is soft-in-the-center, crispy-on-the-outside fingerling potatoes that are loaded with flavor.

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples, Hazelnuts & Brown Butter Dressing

This hearty salad takes a little more time to make than the usual shaved sprouts salad, but the extra work is worth the flavor and texture combination of brown butter vinaigrette, Brussels sprouts, apple, and hazelnuts.

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Easy Sautéed Kale

A quick recipe for sautéed kale flavored with lots of lemon and thinly sliced garlic.

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Watercress Salad with Apples

Combined with slices of tart green apple, toasted almonds, salty pecorino, and a simple vinaigrette, this watercress salad is an irresistible mix of flavors and textures, and bound to be a new favorite.

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