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

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

In this article, I list 48 of the most popular side dishes for chicken cacciatore.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve with chicken cacciatore are buttered noodles, crusty bread, Italian salad, and polenta. You can also serve it with eggplant fries, Hasselback potatoes, or baked spaghetti squash. For more veggie sides try sauteed broccoli rabe or cauliflower au gratin.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Buttered noodles

Buttered noodles are one of my favorite side dishes to pair with chicken cacciatore.

They’re simple, easy, quick, and filling.

And once the noodles are coated in the cacciatore’s rich, flavorful tomato broth they’ll taste amazing!

Why we love this recipe: it’s a fail-proof dish anyone can make.

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Eggplant fries

Curb your carb-cravings with these eggplant fries.

They have a crunchy outside from the panko and parmesan breading, and a soft melt-in-your-mouth inside.

And you won’t need a dipping sauce, because you can dip them in your cacciatore’s broth.

Why we love this recipe: they’re baked, low-carb, and gluten-free.

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Irish soda bread

It’d be a small tragedy not to serve a few slices of freshly baked bread alongside your saucy chicken cacciatore.

You can go for any bread, but I like Irish soda bread because it’s easy to make (even for beginners).

It has a soft and chewy crumb, meaning it’s perfect for mopping up any leftover sauce.

Why we love this recipe: no yeast = no proofing – you can bake your dough right away.

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Greek lemon rice

More of a rice person than a pasta person?

Plain rice would do, but if you’re here I’m guessing you want something a little more exciting!

This Greek-inspired rice is packed with bright and zesty flavors, making it the ideal starchy base for your sweet chicken stew.

Why we love this recipe: it’s so tasty you can eat it on its own.

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Sauteed broccoli rabe

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Sauteed broccoli rabe is an easy and healthy side dish. It’s slightly bitter, but you can mellow this out by blanching the broccoli rabe before sauteing it.

If you can’t find broccoli rabe, you can swap it for Chinese broccoli, mustard greens, or turnip greens.

Broccolini will also work in a pinch, but it has a slightly different flavor profile.

Why we love this recipe: it takes only 15 minutes to whip up this dish from start to finish.

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Everyday Italian salad

The salad is chock-full of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, spicy pepperoncini, and crunchy croutons, all tossed with a simple Italian dressing.

It’s great for the summer months because it will keep your meal fresh and light.

Why we love this recipe: there are so many ways you can make this salad your own.

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Cauliflower au gratin

This cauliflower dish is a low-carb take on the classic potato version.

It features a luscious cheese sauce that will taste fantastic when it mixes into the tomato sauce on your chicken – no one ever says no to tomato and cheese right?

Why we love this recipe: this dish calls for roasting cauliflower florets, which crisps them up and gives them a better flavor.

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Stuffed artichoke bottoms

Artichokes are popular in Italian cuisine, so why not complete your Italian feast with this dish?

Most people shy away from artichokes as an ingredient, and I’m on a mission to make them more mainstream!

Psst… if you can’t find artichoke bottoms you can swap them for mushrooms.

Why we love this recipe: these stuffed treats are great as appetizers too.

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Homemade focaccia

Complete your chicken cacciatore meal with a serving of focaccia bread.

This Italian bread is loved for its light, fluffy texture and crispy golden crust.

Heads up, though, this recipe calls for a long resting time – but it’s 100% worth the wait!

Why we love this recipe: it’s incredibly detailed, so even beginners can achieve the perfect focaccia bread.

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Cheddar parmesan polenta

Ever had polenta before?

It was the traditional side for chicken cacciatore before mashed potatoes rose to fame.

It has a sweeter taste than potatoes but will soak up all the tomato-y sauce just like mash would.

Why we love this recipe: it’s warm and comforting.

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Green bean salad

Tired of salads full of leafy greens?

Whip up this green bean salad instead – it’s got juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp onions, salty olives, and crisp green beans, all tossed in a tangy and herby Greek-style dressing.

Why we love this recipe: the green beans are blanched, so they keep a crisp-tender texture instead of becoming a soggy mess.

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Butterbean mash

Beans are great when you’re on a tight budget, but they don’t have to be boring.

Mash some butter beans with olive oil, garlic, and your choice of herbs, and you have a scrumptious, nutritious side.

Why we love this recipe: it’s dairy free but still super creamy.

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Baked spaghetti squash

Another low-carb offering is this spaghetti squash dish.

When baked and shredded, the squash takes on a texture akin to angel hair pasta.

Lots of recipes will mix a sauce into the spaghetti squash, but when you’re pairing it with a saucy main like chicken cacciatore there’s no need.

Why we love this recipe: it keeps it simple with just salt and pepper seasonings.

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Lemon butter broccoli

A quick toss in lemony butter should do the trick in sprucing up your steamed broccoli.

It gives the florets a refreshing citrusy note that is delicious with your savory chicken cacciatore.

Psst… it works with green beans or asparagus too.

Why we love this recipe: steaming is one of the healthiest ways to cook your broccoli.

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Gnocchi in brown butter sage sauce

Ditch your usual pasta dish and give classic gnocchi a try.

These potato dumplings are seared, giving them a deliciously crisp crust to contrast with their pillowy soft insides.

But what seals the deal for this dish is its nutty brown butter sage sauce.

Why we love this recipe: it’s easy enough for mid-week but fancy enough for a dinner party.

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Garlic Hasselback potatoes

These Hasselback potatoes are everything you love about roasted potatoes and chips all rolled into one dish.

They have lightly crisp exteriors and fluffy interiors, with rich, herby flavors that will contrast with your chicken cacciatore’s bright and zesty notes.

Why we love this recipe: it’s an unusual but tasty way to enjoy potatoes.

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The best side dishes to serve with chicken cacciatore

Buttered noodles
Eggplant fries
Irish soda bread
Greek lemon rice
Sauteed broccoli rabe
Everyday Italian salad
Cauliflower au gratin
Stuffed artichoke bottoms
Homemade focaccia
Cheddar parmesan polenta
Green bean salad
Butterbean mash
Baked spaghetti squash
Lemon butter broccoli
Gnocchi in brown butter sage sauce
Garlic Hasselback potatoes