What Goes With Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken spaghetti casserole is a weeknight winner-melty, creamy, comforting, and always a family favorite. But what do you serve with it? Whether you're feeding picky eaters, cleaning out the fridge, or hosting dinner guests, this roundup has 60+ sides that'll turn your casserole night into a meal to remember!

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• What sides go well with Chicken Spaghetti
• Chicken spaghetti variations
• Appetizers ideas
• Side salads
• Breads and rolls
• Dessert
• Side that don't quite work
• These sides are also great with...
• Wrapping it up

What sides go well with Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken spaghetti variations

No two chicken spaghetti casseroles are alike-here are some fun twists if you're still deciding which version to make!

• Chicken Spaghetti Casserole with Rotel Tomatoes is a flavorful way to use up leftover chicken. A can of Rotel adds a zesty kick and extra depth.
• Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Casserole features spinach and crispy fried onions, and gets its creaminess from easy cream of chicken soup!
• Million Dollar Chicken Casserole with Spaghetti uses Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and Mozzarella-so you know it's tasty.
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Spaghetti Noodles is made with diced ham, sour cream, and addictive Ranch seasoning mix!

Choosing a great side dish is all about complementary flavors and textures. No matter which easy chicken spaghetti recipe you choose, a good side will enhance the rest of the ingredients, not overpower them.

Appetizers ideas

Appetizers are a great way to get everyone excited for dinnertime. Plus, along with a hearty, baked spaghetti dish, an appetizer might be the only side dish you need!

1. Bruschetta on crostini
2. Italian green beans
3. Tangy green onion dip
4. Spinach and artichoke dip
5. Crispy twice-baked potato skins
6. Italian stuffed mushrooms
7. Bacon-wrapped asparagus spears
8. Air fryer buffalo cauliflower
9. Antipasto or charcuterie platter
10. Marinated tomatoes
11. Pico de gallo and chips
12. Nachos and queso cheese
13. Caramelized mushrooms and onions with bacon
14. Sweet potato fries/chips
15. Jalapeno poppers
16. Fried pickles

Side salads

Sometimes, the best side dishes are simple and easy-like fresh veggies! Plus, crisp, colorful salads add a refreshing pop of flavor when served alongside a cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole dish.

17. Marinated cucumber salad
18. Outback wedge salad
19. Caesar salad
20. Green goddess salad
21. Caprese salad
22. Shaved brussels sprouts salad
23. Green salad with fruit (pictured above)
24. Greek salad
25. Heirloom tomato salad
26. Garden salad with fresh summer veggies
27. Stawberry spinach salad
28. Asparagus salad
29. Vegetarian cobb salad
30. Chop salad with light vinaigrette
31. Fattoush
32. Salad niçoise

Breads and rolls

A main course isn't complete without something to dip in it. Slices of crusty bread and fluffy rolls makes pair beautifully to scoop up warm, cheesy sauce-you can clean your plate with them!

33. Garlic knots
34. Breadsticks
35. Artichoke pull-apart bread
36. Fresh rolls from a local bakery
37. Baguette slices
38. Focaccia
39. Air fryer garlic bread
40. Ciabatta bread
41. Cheese-stuffed rolls
42. Rolls from frozen bread dough
43. Sourdough slices
44. Cast iron skillet corn bread (shown above!)
45. Homemade rustic bread
46. Cornbread muffins
47. Easy yeast rolls for beginners
48. Parmesan popovers

Dessert

Many people agree that the best part of any meal is dessert! Finish off your favorite comfort foods with one of these sweet options.

49. Chocolate chip cookies
50. Easy s'mores bars
51. Ice cream sundaes
52. Tiramisu
53. Strawberry fudge
54. No-bake Oreo balls
55. Cannoli
56. Cheesecake dip
57. Fudgy cupcakes
58. Easy lemon bars
59. Shortbread cookies
60. Chocolate Hershey pie (shown above-I couldn't help but take a bite!)
61. Peanut butter cookies

Side that don't quite work

If it's your first time making a chicken spaghetti casserole, you're in for a treat! With it's melty cheese, al dente noodles, and tender chicken, you might be tempted to think that a chicken casserole recipe goes with everything.

However, these easy sides for pasta casserole, are best served with some other main meal.

• This Cream Cheese Ball is so fun to eat with friends, but is a little too heavy on the dairy to be served with chicken spaghetti casserole.
• Tender pasta and juicy chicken, what else could you want? This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is better as a main dish than a side for casserole.
• Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites make a great party appetizer, but since you're already eating chicken with your main, save 'em for another time.
• Gooey and flavorful, Chicken Quesadilla Dip is so addictive, but too similar to chicken spaghetti casserole to make a good side dish.

These sides are also great with...

One great thing about these sides for baked chicken spaghetti is that they're absolutely scrumptious! Want to know another great thing about 'em? They're fabulous with plenty of other easy dinner recipes, too.

• Classic comfort food for a reason, this Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole tastes like homestyle cooking and fills you up!
• A fun, fusion recipe, Philly Cheesesteak Pasta is made with simple, easy to cook ingredients-and only six of them, to boot!
• Taco Stuffed Shells are a great way to add some variety to Taco Tuesday! They're delicious and get everyone excited for dinner.

Wrapping it up

Whether you're whipping up a classic chicken spaghetti casserole or trying a fun twist, the right side dish makes all the difference. From crispy breads to fresh salads to quick appetizers, you've now got 60+ delicious ways to round out the meal.

Got a favorite pairing I didn't mention? Leave a comment-I'd love to hear what's on your plate!