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What to Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu: 25+ EASY Sides

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Wondering what the best side dishes to serve with chicken cordon blue are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of the best sides for this classic chicken dish.

COLLAGE OF Chicken cordon bleu side dishes with text overlay.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Crispy breaded chicken encompassing melty swiss cheese and thin-sliced ham. It’s a definite winner of a chicken dinner.

Chicken cordon bleu sliced into.
Chicken cordon bleu stacked on cutting board.

And, when you’re planning on serving Chicken Cordon Bleu, you’re guaranteed to find a perfect side dish here.

These easy sides are perfect for quick, weeknight cooking, but also amazing served at a dinner party.

So, let’s dig in!

Keep reading to discover the BEST sides to serve with chicken cordon bleu.

The BEST Side Dishes for Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
This easy homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce recipe is made with just 4-ingredients and the perfect sauce for drizzling over chicken cordon bleu.
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Glazed Stovetop Carrots
These are the BEST Glazed Carrots – Lightly sweetened, delicately seasoned, and perfectly glazed. These carrots make an amazing side dish that both kids and adults can’t get enough of!
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Lemon Tarragon Aioli are perfect for snacking. Strips of zucchini, coated in panko cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Dip them in an easy-to-prepare creamy aioli flavored with tarragon and lemon. 
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Simple Arugula Salad Dressing
This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.
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Garlic Rice
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Instant Pot Rice
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Italian Radicchio Salad
This delicious Italian Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese. And, a special tip ensures that your radicchio won't be bitter!
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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
These Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream are the most delicious mashed potatoes you will ever have. They're light, creamy, buttery and tangy and easy to make with the help of your stand mixer – No hand mashing required!
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Shaved Fennel Salad
This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.  
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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic cook up crispy and delicious with minimal oil with the help of your air fryer! Dressed simply with balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. You'll love these!
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How to cook perfect asparagus sous vide. Bright green, perfectly cooked spears. With three options for flavoring – garlic, parmesan or lemon.
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Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious, low carb & keto friendly side dish. With 5 flavor variations and instructions for making Stovetop Mashed Cauliflower or Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower.
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How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these chicken cordon bleu side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

More Side Dish Recipes:

  • Sides for Chicken Kiev
  • Sides for Chicken Parmesan
  • Sides for Chicken Piccata
  • Sides for Salmon
  • Sides for Burgers
  • Sides for BBQ
  • Sides for Brisket
  • Sides for Ribs

Did you Make Any of These Chicken Cordon Bleu Side Dishes?

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What to Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu: 25+ EASY Side Dishes

Wondering what the best side dishes to serve with chicken cordon bleu are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of the best sides for this crispy, cheesy chicken dish.
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • Arugula Salad
  • Mushroom Ristotto
  • Green Beans Almondine
  • Instant Pot Rice
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Radicchio Salad
  • Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
  • Shaved Fennel Salad
  • Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
  • Italian White Beans
  • Sauteed Spinach
  • Sous Vide Asparagus
  • Mashed Cauliflower
  • Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons
  • Broccolini Salad
  • Buttered Noodles
  • Zucchini Noodles
  • Charred Broccoli Salad
  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Kale Caesar Salad
  • Honey Mustard Sauce
  • Zucchini Fries
  • Glazed Carrots
  • Lemon Risotto

Instructions

  • Choose your favorite side dish.
  • Gather the necessary ingredients.
  • Enjoy a delicious dinner!
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