Name: What To Serve With Blackened Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 portion blackened chicken

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If you’re wondering what to serve with your blackened chicken, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 33 of the most popular side dishes for blackened chicken.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve with blackened chicken are roasted broccoli, creamed corn, and Southern green beans. You can also serve the chicken on a bed of cilantro lime rice, alfredo pasta, or sour cream mashed potatoes. In summer, try a leafy caesar salad, mango salsa, or macaroni salad.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Creamed corn

There’s not much to dislike about this corn side dish.

The corn is mixed into a thick, creamy sauce loaded with butter, parmesan cheese and garlic. YUM!

Even veggie hates won’t be able to resist it. And the best part? It only takes 15 minutes to make!

Why we love this recipe: it’s budget friendly and uses mostly store-cupboard ingredients.

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Creamed corn
Make it fluffy
Corn pudding
Make it simple
Grilled corn on the cob

Alfredo pasta

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Alfredo pasta is another creamy side that you can easily whip up in fifteen minutes.

The creamy sauce makes it a perfect bed for your heavily spiced blackened chicken.

And this Olive-garden inspired recipe has a secret ingredient that takes it up a notch – a cup of asiago cheese.

Why we love this recipe: it’s an easy go-to weeknight meal that everyone will love.

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Alfredo pasta
Make it light
Parmesan zucchini noodles
Swap the sauce
Cacio e pepe

Cilantro lime rice

There’s nothing like hot steamy rice to save the day whenever you’re in a pinch.

But wait! This rice has a refreshing twist in the form of cilantro and lime.

The zesty flavor profile will add a cooling contrast to your hot and spicy blackened chicken and you only need a few extra ingredients.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a no-fail side guaranteed to fill you up.

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Cilantro lime rice
Make it creamy
Broccoli rice casserole
Make it simple
Brown rice pilaf

Mango salsa

Bright and beautiful, this mango salsa is the perfect tropical topping for your blackened chicken.

Its vibrant color will ensure the plate pops, and it’s packed with flavors.

The salsa has a nice balance of sweetness from the mango, creaminess from the avocados, and some heat from the jalapenos.

What more could you want!

Why we love this recipe: it will transport you straight to a tropical island.

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Mango salsa
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Authentic pico de gallo
Skip the fruit
Cucumber salsa

Caesar salad

For a summery dinner, why not prop a few slices of your blackened chicken over a classic Caesar salad?

It’s loved for its simplicity, and this recipe’s homemade dressing is so much better than the bottled stuff.

Psst… here’s a few tips. Swap the lettuce for kale in the winter, and use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing for a lighter option.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a classic healthy side you’ll keep coming back to.

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Caesar salad
Swap the leaves
Arugula salad
Make it fruity
Strawberry salad

Southern green beans

Stick with the Southern theme and serve up these addicting green beans.

Why are they addicting? Because they’re cooked low and slow in bacon fat, which infuses them with so much umami goodness.

They’ll take around an hour to cook, which can seem excessive for green beans. But trust me, they’re well worth it.

Why we love this recipe: you can’t go wrong with a traditional recipe.

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Southern green beans
Make it into a salad
Balsamic green bean salad
Another Southern classic
Collard greens

Spinach quinoa

Looking for something healthy?

Give spinach quinoa a shot!

The quinoa has a mild nutty flavor, and is a good source of plant protein and fiber. Plus we all know spinach is good for you!

It’s tasty too – with loads of yummy garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a great meal prep option.

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Spinach quinoa
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Bulgur salad

Macaroni salad

Macaroni salad is a summer party staple that’s fresh and creamy.

It’s simple to prepare and really easy to customize. You can add in pretty much anything you want.

My favorite add-in is olives, and of course some chunks of blackened chicken.

Psst… let the salad rest for at least 20 minutes before serving so the flavors can fully develop.

Why we love this recipe: it’s an excellent dish when you’re feeding a crowd, like at potlucks.

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Macaroni salad
Make it indulgent
Macaroni and cheese
Go fresh
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Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes

Create the ultimate comfort meal with some blackened chicken and sour cream mash.

Adding sour cream and tangy chives keeps everything from getting too heavy… but you might still need a nap after dinner.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

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Sour cream and chive mash
Make it dairy-free
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Go sweet
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Roasted broccoli

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Make things easy for yourself and roast some greens for your side.

Roasting broccoli gives the florets perfectly crispy edges that have a touch of smokiness to them.

All they need as a garnish is a touch of lemon juice to brighten them up.

Why we love this recipe: it’s super simple and there’s no hands-on cooking involved.

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Roasted broccoli
Make a salad
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Make it fun
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Creamy avocado dip

It’s hard to deny that avocados are one of the best things ever.

And this dip takes them to the next level.

It’s not technically a side. But the creamy flavor will cool your mouth down after a little too much spice, and the buttery texture will complement the juicy chicken.

Why we love this recipe: you only need 2 minutes of spare time.

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Creamy avocado dip
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Chunky guacamole
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The best side dishes to serve with blackened chicken

Creamed corn
Alfredo pasta
Cilantro lime rice
Mango salsa
Caesar salad
Southern green beans
Spinach quinoa
Macaroni salad
Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes
Roasted broccoli
Creamy avocado dip