Enhance Feast: 14 Tasty Side Dishes for Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a dish that originated in France.

While it’s usually made with chicken, ham, and cheese, there are variations of this dish using different ingredients and cooking methods.

This recipe can be served as an entree or appetizer course before dinner time.

It’s essential to have the perfect side to make your meal complete.

In this blog post, we will cover 14 side dishes that go great with chicken cordon bleu.

What to Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu? 14 BEST Side Dishes

Side dishes for chicken cordon blue are often overlooked, but they can make the difference between an average dinner and an extraordinary one.

They are a great way to enhance the flavor and add variety to your meal.

If you choose to make this dish as an entree, serving side dishes is crucial to have a balanced meal.

Some of the side dishes that work great with Chicken Cordon Bleu are the following:

1 – Coleslaw

Cabbage and carrots in creamy mayonnaise dressing mixed with vinegar (or lemon juice).

Coleslaw is another excellent choice because it is low-calorie, filling, and refreshing.

It also has an appealing crunchy texture that makes it enjoyable on its own and goes well with a dish like Chicken Cordon Bleu.

There are many variations to coleslaw. Some variations of coleslaw include adding bits of fruit (grapes, apples, raisins) or substituting mayonnaise for other dressings such as sour cream and yogurt-based ones.

2 – Grits

It’s made from coarsely ground corn boiled in water until it thickens into a creamy porridge-like consistency with butter and salt added.

Grits are usually served at breakfast time but can be enjoyed anytime because they are so versatile.

Grits go well with Chicken Cordon Bleu because the dish has echoes of Southern American cuisine – perfect for your traditional southern side dish to serve alongside this classic meal.

The texture is a little bit like oatmeal, but the flavor is dependent on what you add to it.

3 – Vegetables

You can’t leave out the vegetables. Whether you go with a medley of green beans, broccoli, and carrots that are roasted in olive oil or some zucchini that is grilled until tender, there’s no rule for what to serve them with.

Get creative: try adding fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, basil, or cilantro before roasting it all together.

Always use fresh vegetables instead of frozen ones for the best flavors.

4 – Mashed Potatoes

It doesn’t get more classic than this side dish – mashed potatoes make an excellent accompaniment because they’re so easy to prepare as well as versatile (you can use milk instead of cream when making them.)

A comforting potato dish might not be your first thought when ordering chicken, but these two dishes complement one another nicely.

Plus, the chicken’s creaminess and buttery flavor will make these potatoes taste even better.

5 – Sweet Potato Fries

Another classic side dish that goes well with this recipe is sweet potato fries.

Because of their high sugar content, they’ll pair nicely with the savory flavors of cordon bleu – you can prepare them in a variety of ways (fried or baked).

Still, one thing to keep in mind when making them is that, unlike regular potatoes, they might need an extra splash of more oil on top because they’re less moist than white potatoes.

Moreover, to get the most flavor out of them, you’ll want to season them with something like cinnamon and nutmeg (or even cayenne pepper).

6 – Dijon Sauce

This sauce is a classic accompaniment to chicken cordon bleu.

And it’s easy enough to make at home with just some Dijon mustard (yup: the same stuff you use on your ham sandwich), olive oil or melted butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper and dried herbs like thyme.

The sauce is a lovely complement to the chicken and makes for an easy sauce that you can serve with any number of other dishes.

7 – Apple Salad

This salad is easy to make and goes well with chicken cordon bleu. It contains mayonnaise, celery, apples, raisins, salt, and other seasonings.

The dish features this colorful mixture of textures that includes crunch from celery and apple plus chewy dried fruit for an easy side dish that can be served with any number of other dishes.

It also makes an excellent complement to the chicken while adding its special touch, thanks in part to all those different ingredients.

8 – Fried Zucchini

Fried zucchini is a fantastic side dish for chicken cordon bleu, as it gives that fried food feels without being overly heavy.

For this dish, all you need is some Italian breadcrumbs seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before frying them until golden brown in olive oil or butter.

You can also add some parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs before frying them, or serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

9 – Sauteed Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a typical side dish, and they’re not just for vegetarians.

You can cook soft mushrooms in butter or oil until they become tender, while hard mushrooms will take longer to soften up, but you’ll need less time with them than soft ones.

Cooking times vary depending on the type of mushroom and where it’s grown – heirloom varieties may have shorter cooking times than those found at your local grocery store.

Saute in butter or oil with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then serve with your favorite chicken dish.

10 – Creamed Spinach

It is a creamy side dish that goes great alongside your Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Sautee the leaves in olive oil, garlic, onions, and chopped parsley until they are wilted but still green, then add cream to desired consistency before stirring over low heat for about five minutes so it’ll be hot when served.

You can also use evaporated milk as an alternative if you don’t have any heavy whipping cream on hand.

A good rule of thumb is approximately one tablespoon of heavy cream per two cups of spinach.

If you want more protein, try bacon crumbles or even diced ham mixed with cheese like Swiss or cheddar for an additional burst of flavor.

The result is a very creamy, flavorful dish that will compliment your chicken perfectly.

11 – Rice

One of the most popular sides in America is rice, and it’s easy to see why because there are so many different styles you can make, including brown or white.

For this dish, we recommend long grain rice as jasmine for its aromatic fragrance and sticky texture, which goes well with the buttery sauce from the chicken cordon bleu.

Long-grain rice requires more water than other types but only takes about 15 minutes to cook through, while short grains take 20 minutes minimum.

To avoid sticking, use plenty of boiling water before adding any rice.

Once cooked thoroughly, drain off all liquid, then add desired spices such as salt, pepper, and herbs like thyme and serve with the buttery sauce.

12 – Garlic Asparagus

Varieties on the thin side will cook quickly, in five to ten minutes over medium heat, as long as you remove any tough ends before cooking and snap them in half lengthwise.

Once they’re tender-crisp, drain well, then sautee for a few more minutes with butter or olive oil until browned and soft all the way through.

The trick is not overcooking garlic, so it doesn’t become too crispy (which can be problematic if you like your vegetables crunchy).

You want to get some nice color but still have plenty of flavors left behind rather than just plain burnt bits of nothingness.

Serve these alongside chicken cordon bleu and mashed potatoes for a perfect dinner.

13- Creamy Garlic Parmesan Risotto

Risotto is an excellent side dish, and when it’s made with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, it adds even more flavor.

The rice itself has a hearty texture that complements the tender meat of this flavorful dish, but the addition of cheese gives it that little something special needed to make any dinner complete.

It’s an easy dish to make that can be served alongside the chicken in just a matter of minutes, and it’s sure to please everyone at the table.

14 – Sweet and Sour Cabbage

The texture is perfect, a little crispy from the long cooking time but not so much that you break apart when you take a bite.

And with just enough sugar added for flavor and vinegar to bring out the flavors in cordon bleu, I can’t get enough of this dish.

I like to add red pepper flakes or bacon bits to kick up the flavor.

Conclusion

In conclusion, chicken cordon bleu is a dish that’s often served during dinner. It can be made using bread crumbs, salt, and pepper, and egg with some other ingredients to make it more flavorful and savory.

There are many different types of side dishes that can be served with chicken cordon bleu.

For example, you might like to serve some French fries, a veggie dish, or even risotto for your dinner guests and family members who don’t want the main course.

Some great vegetable choices would include asparagus spears, broccoli florets, snow peas, sugar snap peas, or green beans.

When you make this dish at home, it’s important not to overcook vegetables, so they still have their crispness and fresh flavor intact.

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