What To Serve With Chicken A La King 15 Best Side Dishes To Eat

Jump to Recipe If you don’t know what to serve with chicken a la king, I’ve made a list of tasty side dish recipes that pair well with this comforting chicken dish! Pasta, potatoes, veggies, or bread, this list has a bit of everything so you can make a perfect meal!

Satisfying and delicious dishes you can serve as a side or a base for chicken a la king! Chicken a la king is one of my favorite childhood comfort meals. It made a regular appearance at our house, so we switched up the sides frequently to keep it interesting. No matter how many times we had it, you never heard anyone complain. The savory, rich sauce is so indulgent that we didn’t mind it one bit.

Jump to:1. Buttered Noodles 2. Biscuits 3. Mashed Potatoes 4. Roasted Vegetable Medley 5. Basmati Rice 6. Garlic Green Beans 7. Cheese Rolls 8. Stuffing 9. Naan Bread 10. Oven Roasted Potatoes 11. Roasted Broccoli With Garlic And Parmesan 12. Brussel Sprouts 13. Garlic Bread 14. Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta 15. Zucchini Squash Casserole 📋 Recipe

As delicious as it is, chicken a la king is one of those dinner recipes that needs to be served with a little something else. While you can find many suggestions for side dishes, there is no true standard. That means you have room to try out different combinations until you find your family favorite! Check out the list below and choose which you want to serve up with your chicken a la king!

Buttered Noodles My personal favorite base for some delicious chicken a la king is buttered noodles! Egg noodles are wide and flat, so they really get coated in all the delicious sauce. The pasta is mild in flavor on its own, so it really takes on the flavor of the dish. Best of all, this recipe is fuss-free and quick to throw together!

Buttered Noodles

Buttered noodles are a Southern favorite that the whole family can enjoy with practically any dinner or meal! Egg noodles coated in butter. Perfectly seasoned to make a versatile pasta side dish that everyone will love!

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Biscuits Biscuits are a great option to serve alongside, or better yet, underneath chicken a la king. Fluffy biscuits soak up all the sauce, and as long as you eat it right away, they don’t get soggy. Biscuits make this dish almost chicken-pot-pie-esque, and the flavors go perfectly together. If you have picky eaters, this is a great easy option.

Air Fryer Biscuits (Canned & Refrigerated)

These easy air fryer biscuits are delightfully golden, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside! They’re perfect for piling some tasty gravy onto, serving alongside scrambled eggs, or just slathering with a tasty jam or jelly!

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Mashed Potatoes I am a firm believer that anything on top of mashed potatoes is delicious. You could serve it to the side if you really want, but be sure to mix it into all the sauce. The chicken a la king acts like a delicious gravy full of tender chicken and mushrooms, perfect for ladling on top of potatoes.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe will be your new go-to recipe for mashed potatoes! These mashed potatoes are so creamy. Roasted garlic adds a level of deliciousness, that there are never any leftovers.

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Roasted Vegetable Medley A healthy yet hearty option, roasted veggies are great for anyone concerned about carbs. Plus, they’ll taste pretty good if a little sauce makes its way to their side of the plate. The assortment of veggies adds a welcome splash of color while being flavorful and filling. You could also serve a second side from this list with a vegetable medley if you want a more well-rounded meal.

Roasted Vegetable Medley

This flavorful and easy to make Roasted Vegetable Medley is the perfect vegetable side dish for your chicken, pork, or beef dinners! The colorful assortment of veggies can be cooked until tender, or crispy and caramelized. Whichever way you like them best!

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Basmati Rice Basmati is a long-grain white rice that is just delightful when in something saucy. This rice will take on the flavor of whatever it’s topped with. I like basmati because if you have any leftovers, the rice will absorb the flavor of the dish and taste even better the next day! Also, it’s quick and easy to make!

Instant Pot Basmati Rice

This Instant Pot basmati rice is the easiest way ever to turn out perfect, fluffy basmati rice each and every time! A quick cold water rinse and a few minutes of cooking are all it takes to have your rice ready to serve! It’s perfect for meal prepping, too!

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Garlic Green Beans Some tender-crisp garlic green beans would add a nice textural element to your dish. Not to mention the crispy bacon and how delicious it would taste with the chickens, peas, and mushrooms. These cook in about 20 minutes and are very easy to put together. This is a great opportunity to get the family to eat some veggies that they won’t complain about.

Garlic Green Beans with Bacon

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

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Cheese Rolls The name says it all, rolls covered in delicious melty cheese! Cheesy bread is delicious all on its own, but it’s even better when used to sop up a tasty sauce! You haven’t really tried cheese rolls until you’ve had them homemade. Make your own at home and show everyone else what real cheese rolls should taste like!

Cheese Rolls

These easy, tasty cheese rolls take the usual dinner rolls to a whole new level of amazingly flavorful deliciousness! They pair with practically anything to round out your family meals with a wonderful side of bread that the whole family will rave about!

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Stuffing Stuffing shouldn’t be reserved for Thanksgiving, it’s good year-round! If it tastes delicious next to turkey and gravy, then you know it will be equally as tasty with chicken a la king. This easy stuffing recipe is full of classic ingredients, and you can have it ready to serve in 45 minutes!

Easy Stuffing

Easy stuffing is a cornerstone recipe to Thanksgiving dinner, holiday meals, and amazingly tasty family dinners all year long! Classic ingredients including celery, onion, and ready-to-use stuffing cubes combine with tasty herbs to complement so many dishes!

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Naan Bread If you haven’t tried naan bread, this is your chance! Less fluffy than a biscuit or rolls, naan is a pillowy Indian flatbread. Naan is wonderful because you can tear off bite-sized pieces and use them to scoop up some chicken a la king. It may not be what’s expected, but I guarantee you won’t get any complaints.

Naan Bread

Oh how my family loves this version of Naan bread! I’m convinced they would eat it as a bread replacement every day!!

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Oven Roasted Potatoes Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, oven-roasted potatoes go great with just about anything. The crisp, golden-brown exterior prevents the potatoes from getting mushy. With these, you could serve them to the side of your main course or in a bowl underneath, it’s totally a personal preference.

Oven Roasted Potatoes

These super easy Oven Roasted Potatoes are delightfully crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth fluffy and tender inside! They’re super versatile from adding your favorite seasoning and herbs, to what to serve them alongside to round out an amazing family meal!

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Roasted Broccoli With Garlic And Parmesan Broccoli is a popular substitution for pasta when people are eating carb-free. That’s because broccoli can be eaten as firm, or as tender as you want. This roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is the perfect compromise for the heavy chicken a la king. It’s roasted until fork-tender and there is no shortage of flavor. Eat it on its own or mix it with the main dish. Either way will be delicious!

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan

Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!

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Brussel Sprouts Some tasty, oven-roasted Brussel sprouts are so easy to make. They are a great choice if you are wanting to add more greens to your meal. When roasted, Brussel sprouts get a nice crispy caramelization on the outside that gives them a wonderful flavor. They are also extremely filling!

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!

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Garlic Bread If you haven’t noticed yet, chicken a la king pairs well with carbs. Bread, pasta, potatoes- and garlic bread is one of my favorite choices. You can make your own garlic bread in a flash using the air fryer. The crispy outside makes it perfect for soaking up sauce without becoming mushy!

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

This easy air fryer garlic bread is perfectly crispy, crazy delicious, and done in no time at all! It’s as easy as mixing your garlic butter spread and popping the slices into your air fryer - and voila! You have the best garlic bread ever!

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Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta If egg noodles are out of the question, angel hair pasta is another great choice! Angel hair pasta is delicate and thin- a lighter pasta option if you believe in such a thing. Though the buttery garlic and Parmesan sauce will taste wonderful with the chicken a la king, you could eat it off to the side if you want. Angel hair pasta cooks quickly, so you can have this ready in 20 minutes!

Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta

My easy garlic Parmesan angel hair pasta recipe is rich, buttery, and the ultimate dinner for any garlic lover! Sauteed garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce coats delicate angel hair pasta and makes a rich comfort food your whole family will enjoy!

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Zucchini Squash Casserole Zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful side dish that you don’t have to feel guilty about eating. It’s full of a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender summer squash! This dish is a great way to get kids to eat some veggies, it’s so delicious they won’t think twice. The crunchy Panko topping is key! This casserole is rich and comforting, just like chicken a la king. Serve them together as the ultimate comfort food meal!

Zucchini Squash Casserole

This easy-to-make zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful combination of tender, tasty summer squash and creamy, cheesy sauce! Top it all off with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs for an incredible veggie side dish everyone loves!

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Chicken a la king can be eaten as is or spooned on top of a delicious side dish, it’s really up to you how you enjoy it! Let us know what combination you chose by dropping a comment below!

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What To Serve With Chicken a la King: Pan Fried Potatoes (+More Great Recipes!)

If you don’t know what to serve with chicken a la king, I’ve made a list of tasty side dish recipes that pair well with this comforting chicken dish! Pasta, potatoes, veggies, or bread, this list has a bit of everything so you can make a perfect meal!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 218kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 20 minutes Total Time 30 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 lbs russet potatoes (washed and cut into ½ inch pieces, cubed)▢ 1 medium yellow onion (grated or finely chopped)▢ ¼ cup olive oil (more as needed, enough to cover the bottom of your frying pan)▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder (to taste)▢ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or paprika)

InstructionsGrate a medium yellow or white onion and wash and cube potatoes. *It is optional to peel the potatoes.Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan, skillet, or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the grated onions, cubed potatoes, and seasoning (salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder - unless you’d like to use minced garlic, reserve the minced garlic for the uncovered cooking time). Stir the ingredients together then spread them in an even layer over the bottom of your pan. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.After the 10 minutes of cooking while covered, uncover and stir the potatoes and onions (add minced garlic, if using). Leave uncovered to finish for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until your potatoes are fork-tender and have reached your desired level of tenderness.Remove from heat when the potatoes are done cooking and serve immediately. Equipment You May NeedFrying PanSilicone Kitchen TongsCutting Board NutritionCalories: 218kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 206mg (9%) | Potassium: 696mg (20%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 82IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 11mg (13%) | Calcium: 31mg (3%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! home fries, Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions, what to serve with chicken a la king Course Breakfast Recipes, Potato Dishes, Side DishCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Satisfying and delicious dishes you can serve as a side or a base for chicken a la king!

Chicken a la king is one of my favorite childhood comfort meals. It made a regular appearance at our house, so we switched up the sides frequently to keep it interesting.

No matter how many times we had it, you never heard anyone complain. The savory, rich sauce is so indulgent that we didn’t mind it one bit.

That means you have room to try out different combinations until you find your family favorite! Check out the list below and choose which you want to serve up with your chicken a la king!

1. Buttered Noodles

My personal favorite base for some delicious chicken a la king is buttered noodles! Egg noodles are wide and flat, so they really get coated in all the delicious sauce.

The pasta is mild in flavor on its own, so it really takes on the flavor of the dish. Best of all, this recipe is fuss-free and quick to throw together!

Buttered Noodles

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2. Biscuits

Biscuits are a great option to serve alongside, or better yet, underneath chicken a la king. Fluffy biscuits soak up all the sauce, and as long as you eat it right away, they don’t get soggy.

Biscuits make this dish almost chicken-pot-pie-esque, and the flavors go perfectly together. If you have picky eaters, this is a great easy option.

Air Fryer Biscuits (Canned & Refrigerated)

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3. Mashed Potatoes

I am a firm believer that anything on top of mashed potatoes is delicious. You could serve it to the side if you really want, but be sure to mix it into all the sauce.

The chicken a la king acts like a delicious gravy full of tender chicken and mushrooms, perfect for ladling on top of potatoes.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Check out this recipe

4. Roasted Vegetable Medley

A healthy yet hearty option, roasted veggies are great for anyone concerned about carbs. Plus, they’ll taste pretty good if a little sauce makes its way to their side of the plate.

The assortment of veggies adds a welcome splash of color while being flavorful and filling. You could also serve a second side from this list with a vegetable medley if you want a more well-rounded meal.

Roasted Vegetable Medley

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5. Basmati Rice

Basmati is a long-grain white rice that is just delightful when in something saucy. This rice will take on the flavor of whatever it’s topped with.

I like basmati because if you have any leftovers, the rice will absorb the flavor of the dish and taste even better the next day! Also, it’s quick and easy to make!

Instant Pot Basmati Rice

Check out this recipe

6. Garlic Green Beans

Some tender-crisp garlic green beans would add a nice textural element to your dish. Not to mention the crispy bacon and how delicious it would taste with the chickens, peas, and mushrooms.

These cook in about 20 minutes and are very easy to put together. This is a great opportunity to get the family to eat some veggies that they won’t complain about.

Garlic Green Beans with Bacon

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

Check out this recipe

7. Cheese Rolls

The name says it all, rolls covered in delicious melty cheese! Cheesy bread is delicious all on its own, but it’s even better when used to sop up a tasty sauce!

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

You haven’t really tried cheese rolls until you’ve had them homemade. Make your own at home and show everyone else what real cheese rolls should taste like!

Cheese Rolls

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8. Stuffing

Stuffing shouldn’t be reserved for Thanksgiving, it’s good year-round! If it tastes delicious next to turkey and gravy, then you know it will be equally as tasty with chicken a la king.

This easy stuffing recipe is full of classic ingredients, and you can have it ready to serve in 45 minutes!

Easy Stuffing

Check out this recipe

9. Naan Bread

If you haven’t tried naan bread, this is your chance! Less fluffy than a biscuit or rolls, naan is a pillowy Indian flatbread.

Naan is wonderful because you can tear off bite-sized pieces and use them to scoop up some chicken a la king. It may not be what’s expected, but I guarantee you won’t get any complaints.

Naan Bread

Oh how my family loves this version of Naan bread! I’m convinced they would eat it as a bread replacement every day!!

Check out this recipe

10. Oven Roasted Potatoes

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, oven-roasted potatoes go great with just about anything. The crisp, golden-brown exterior prevents the potatoes from getting mushy.

Oh how my family loves this version of Naan bread! I’m convinced they would eat it as a bread replacement every day!!

With these, you could serve them to the side of your main course or in a bowl underneath, it’s totally a personal preference.

Oven Roasted Potatoes

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11. Roasted Broccoli With Garlic And Parmesan

Broccoli is a popular substitution for pasta when people are eating carb-free. That’s because broccoli can be eaten as firm, or as tender as you want.

This roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is the perfect compromise for the heavy chicken a la king. It’s roasted until fork-tender and there is no shortage of flavor.

Eat it on its own or mix it with the main dish. Either way will be delicious!

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan

Check out this recipe

12. Brussel Sprouts

Some tasty, oven-roasted Brussel sprouts are so easy to make. They are a great choice if you are wanting to add more greens to your meal.

When roasted, Brussel sprouts get a nice crispy caramelization on the outside that gives them a wonderful flavor. They are also extremely filling!

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

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13. Garlic Bread

If you haven’t noticed yet, chicken a la king pairs well with carbs. Bread, pasta, potatoes- and garlic bread is one of my favorite choices.

You can make your own garlic bread in a flash using the air fryer. The crispy outside makes it perfect for soaking up sauce without becoming mushy!

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Check out this recipe

14. Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta

If egg noodles are out of the question, angel hair pasta is another great choice! Angel hair pasta is delicate and thin- a lighter pasta option if you believe in such a thing.

Though the buttery garlic and Parmesan sauce will taste wonderful with the chicken a la king, you could eat it off to the side if you want. Angel hair pasta cooks quickly, so you can have this ready in 20 minutes!

Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta

Check out this recipe

15. Zucchini Squash Casserole

Zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful side dish that you don’t have to feel guilty about eating. It’s full of a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender summer squash!

This dish is a great way to get kids to eat some veggies, it’s so delicious they won’t think twice. The crunchy Panko topping is key!

This casserole is rich and comforting, just like chicken a la king. Serve them together as the ultimate comfort food meal!

Zucchini Squash Casserole

Check out this recipe

Chicken a la king can be eaten as is or spooned on top of a delicious side dish, it’s really up to you how you enjoy it! Let us know what combination you chose by dropping a comment below!

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What To Serve With Chicken a la King: Pan Fried Potatoes (+More Great Recipes!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 218kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 20 minutes Total Time 30 minutes

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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What To Serve With Chicken a la King: Pan Fried Potatoes (+More Great Recipes!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 218kcal

Prep 10 minutes

Cooking 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 lbs russet potatoes (washed and cut into ½ inch pieces, cubed)▢ 1 medium yellow onion (grated or finely chopped)▢ ¼ cup olive oil (more as needed, enough to cover the bottom of your frying pan)▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder (to taste)▢ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or paprika)

Equipment You May NeedFrying PanSilicone Kitchen TongsCutting Board

Nutrition

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Breakfast Recipes, Potato Dishes, Side DishCuisine American

US CustomaryMetric

1. Buttered Noodles#

2. Biscuits#

3. Mashed Potatoes#

4. Roasted Vegetable Medley#

5. Basmati Rice#

6. Garlic Green Beans#

7. Cheese Rolls#

8. Stuffing#

9. Naan Bread#

10. Oven Roasted Potatoes#

11. Roasted Broccoli With Garlic And Parmesan#

12. Brussel Sprouts#

13. Garlic Bread#

14. Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta#

15. Zucchini Squash Casserole#

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What To Serve With Chicken a la King: Pan Fried Potatoes (+More Great Recipes!)#

Nutrition#

1. Buttered Noodles

2. Biscuits

3. Mashed Potatoes

4. Roasted Vegetable Medley

5. Basmati Rice

6. Garlic Green Beans

7. Cheese Rolls

8. Stuffing

9. Naan Bread

10. Oven Roasted Potatoes

11. Roasted Broccoli With Garlic And Parmesan

12. Brussel Sprouts

13. Garlic Bread

14. Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta

15. Zucchini Squash Casserole

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What To Serve With Chicken a la King: Pan Fried Potatoes (+More Great Recipes!)

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