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    Home » Sides » Good Sides For Chicken Alfredo – 21 delish ideas!

    Good Sides For Chicken Alfredo – 21 delish ideas!

    Published: Apr 13, 2022 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chicken Alfredo is the perfect easy meal for busy nights. It is easy to make and even easier to enjoy! Once it is ready to eat, what should you serve alongside it? Read on for 21 delicious ideas—good sides for chicken alfredo!

    Plate of chicken alfredo with fresh herbs next to it.

    Deciding on Chicken Alfredo for a main dish is an easy choice to make. It is filling, creamy, meaty, easy to prepare and this classic Italian dish is also just plain delicious. It’s a no-brainer, right? I could eat it every single night.

    If you share my sentiments about this scrumptious dinner option, you may find yourself in a position where you are serving it as a meal to family or guests. If you’re looking for some good sides for Chicken Alfredo, I’ve got your back!

    Read on for an assortment of suggestions and recipes that will pair perfectly with your next Alfredo meal.

    FAQ About Chicken Alfredo

    Can you freeze chicken alfredo?

    Fettuccine alfredo can be frozen in order to extend its shelf life. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 4 months.

    How to make chicken alfredo without heavy cream?

    Milk or any milk replacement can be substituted for heavy cream in chicken alfredo.

    Is chicken alfredo Italian?

    Fettuccine chicken alfredo was actually born in Rome, Italy. It was not nearly as popular in Italy as it is in the United States, however.

    Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe

    Chicken Alfredo is the perfect dinner recipe for busy nights and will make your taste buds sing. Done in 30 minutes and made in a single pan, this is such a great recipe and everyone will love it!

    Or you may want to swap out a jar of spaghetti sauce with alfredo sauce! Read on for tips about how to make spaghetti with this creamy sauce.

    Recipe Notes

    • For a gluten-free meal, replace the pasta with rice or a gluten free pasta cooked to al dente.
    • Use milk for the cream sauce to stay on the lighter side. Use heavy whipping cream and add a bit of either cream cheese or sour cream for an even creamier dish.
    • Go crazy with black pepper! This dish is meant to be enjoyed with a heavy dose of pepper.
    • Add the chicken at the end of the recipe to cut 12 minutes off the total time! If you go this route, you can skip step 1 entirely. Add meat that has been pulled from a Rotisserie chicken toward the end of the recipe instead!
    • Add a little bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the meat sauce for a spicy end result and amazing flavor.
    • Squeeze lemon juice over the top before serving, followed by a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese!

    Make Alfredo Sauce at Home

    Homemade alfredo sauce is so delicious. If you haven’t tried making your own, you must! Refrigerate leftover sauce and reheat later in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Pour it over fettuccine noodles or any type of cooked pasta.

    How To Reheat Chicken Alfredo

    If you find yourself with leftovers, you can reheat and enjoy them again the next day. Learn how to reheat chicken alfredo so it can be enjoyed again later.

    Top view of a jar of alfredo sauce sitting next to a small bowl filled with it.

    How To Make Jarred Alfredo Sauce Better

    Planning to serve alfredo sauce but find the jar in your pantry bland? Read on for delicious ideas about how to make jarred alfredo sauce better!

    Good Sides For Chicken Alfredo – Delicious Side Dishes

    • A leafy green salad, arugula salad, Caesar salad or chopped salad.
    • Roasted vegetables or steamed veggies such as broccoli, asparagus, bell pepper, green beans, carrots, Brussels sprouts or cauliflower. Green vegetables somehow pair the best with this dish and add so much delicious flavor.
    • Cheesy garlic bread, dinner rolls or bread sticks.
    • Baked potatoes, scalloped potatoes, mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes.
    • Stuffed mushrooms or sauteed mushrooms.
    • White rice or brown rice.
    • Creamed spinach is such a simple side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta dishes.
    • Sauteed zucchini and mushrooms.
    • Steamed artichokes.

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