If you’re wondering what to serve with your chicken marsala, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 39 of the most popular side dishes for chicken marsala.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best side dishes to serve with chicken marsala are ricotta gnocchi, braised greens, roasted fingerling potatoes, and garlic swirl bread. You could also serve a simple arugula salad, eggplant fries, baked spaghetti squash, or sun-dried tomato and basil rice.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
Creamy polenta
Ever seen polenta in the supermarket and wondered what on earth you would do with it?
Well here’s an idea – serve it with a generous helping of chicken marsala over the top.
The polenta’s thick, porridge-like consistency means it will soak up all the delicious flavors from your marsala sauce.
Why we love this recipe: it’s unusual but tasty.
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Creamy polenta with parmesan
Fire up the grill
Crispy grilled polenta
Make it different
Saffron mashed potatoes
Braised greens
Need a healthy side you can whip up in a flash?
These braised greens should do the trick – it’ll only take you 15 minutes to make a family-sized serving.
You can use any leafy greens you want but swiss chard is my favorite!
Its earthy, slightly bitter flavors provide a nice contrast to your chicken marsala’s rich wine sauce.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a quick way to boost your meal’s nutrition levels.
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Braised greens
Make it indulgent
Rainbow chard and shallot gratin
Make it different
Braised cabbage
Ricotta gnocchi
In the mood for something indulgent? Try this ricotta gnocchi!
The dumplings are more pillowy than the standard potato version and have a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
You don’t need sauce – but a little bit of butter and sage is never a bad thing.
Why we love this recipe: you only need 4 ingredients and 20 minutes.
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Ricotta gnocchi
Change the flavor
Pumpkin gnocchi
Make it different
Cauliflower gnocchi
Browned butter spaghetti squash
Want to keep your chicken marsala meal low-carb but filling?
Ditch the pasta and make this spaghetti squash instead.
The roasted squash shreds into noodle-like strands with a texture similar to angel hair pasta.
And tossing the strands in herby brown butter will add a delicious nutty flavor to your chicken dinner.
Why we love this recipe: it seems fancy but it’s really low effort.
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Rosemary browned butter spaghetti squash
Make it cheesy
Baked four-cheese spaghetti squash
Skip the oven
Smoked spaghetti squash
Swirled garlic herb bread
Fanci-fy your garlic bread and try your hand at making this beauty.
It’s super soft and fluffy, with gorgeous swirls of herb butter all throughout – perfect for mopping up that lovely marsala sauce.
This bread may look intricate and complicated, but it’s a breeze to make.
Why we love this recipe: it has visuals to help you achieve the braided look.
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Swirled garlic herb bread
Make it quick
Garlic parmesan knots
Make a classic
Rosemary focaccia bread
Sauteed squash and zucchini ribbons
Give your usual sauteed zucchini and squash a makeover by turning them into paper-thin ribbons.
They’re pretty to look at, fun to eat, and easy to make – all you need is a vegetable peeler!
You can serve alongside your chicken marsala or toss and mix them in.
Psst… you can also serve them raw if you don’t fancy cooking.
Why we love this recipe: it’s great for summer.
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Sauteed summer squash and zucchini ribbons
Skip the stove
Oven-roasted zucchini and squash
Make a salad
Summer vegetable ribbon salad
Shaved fennel and celery salad
This fennel and celery salad is the way to go if you want something clean and simple.
You only need 10 minutes to put the salad together.
And it’s filled with light, crunchy, and refreshing ingredients. The lemon vinaigrette ties everything together and helps cut through the richness of your chicken dish.
Why we love this recipe: you can make it ahead of time, meaning it’s ideal if you’re going to be in a rush.
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Shaved fennel and celery salad
Add leafy greens
Arugula and fennel salad
Fire up the grill
Grilled fennel salad
Cheesy root vegetable gratin
This version of vegetable gratin has a more wintery feel, with the recipe calling for root vegetables like beets, parsnips, and carrots.
The veggies are mixed with heavy cream, gruyere cheese, and aromatics – indulgent, but perfect for a pick-me-up on a chilly evening.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a show-stopping dish.
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Cheesy root vegetable gratin
Make it lighter
Roasted root vegetables
Make it simple
Easy cheesy potatoes
Parmesan sun-dried tomato basil rice
This jazzed-up rice dish is a fabulous accompaniment for chicken marsala.
It’s studded with chopped sun-dried tomatoes that add a delectable sweet and tart flavor to every bite.
The basil also brings a freshness that just lifts the entire dish.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a gorgeous dish that tastes like it came out of a professional kitchen.
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Parmesan sun-dried tomato basil rice
Make it low-carb
Roasted Mediterranean cauliflower rice
Make a salad
Sun-dried tomato, spinach, and quinoa salad
Roasted fingerling potatoes
I’m a big fan of every kind of potato, but I especially love the fingerling variety.
You don’t have to do much to make them tasty – they have a natural buttery, nutty flavor that pairs wonderfully with your chicken and earthy mushrooms.
They also have thinner skin than your average potato, so they cook faster.
Why we love this recipe: you can flavor them however you want.
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Roasted fingerling potatoes
Ditch the oven
Grilled fingerling potatoes
Make it fun
Muffin tin crispy roast potatoes
Eggplant fries
Curb your carb-cravings with these eggplant fries.
They have a crunchy outside from the panko and parmesan breading, and a soft juicy inside.
And you won’t need a dipping sauce, because you can dip them in your marsala sauce!
Why we love this recipe: they’re baked, low-carb, and gluten-free.
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Eggplant fries
Go classic
Sweet potato fries
Skip the eggplant
Baked zucchini fries
Arugula salad with pine nuts
You can’t go wrong with serving a classic Italian salad alongside your chicken marsala.
The fresh, peppery arugula will compliment your marsala sauce and the toasted pine nuts add a different texture.
Why we love this recipe: the dressing is made from scratch, so you know it won’t be bland.
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Arugula salad with pine nuts
Skip the arugula
Kale caesar salad
Make it hearty
Caesar pasta salad
Lemony garlic green beans
Chicken marsala is a flavorful enough dish that you can get away with a very simple side.
But simple doesn’t have to mean boring.
These green beans are fried with garlic and red pepper flakes, and a final a spritz of lemon juice instantly elevates them.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a veggie dish you can serve on any occasion – from weeknight dinners to holiday gatherings.
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Pan-fried lemon garlic green beans
Swap the veggie
Sauteed broccolini
Turn it into a salad
Balsamic green bean salad
What To Serve With Chicken Marsala
Ingredients
- 1 portion chicken marsala
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken marsala according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: creamy polenta, braised greens, ricotta gnocchi, browned butter spaghetti squash, swirled garlic herb bread, sauteed squash and zucchini ribbons, shaved fennel and celery salad, cheesy root vegetable gratin, parmesan sun-dried tomato basil rice, roasted fingerling potatoes, eggplant fries, arugula salad with pine nuts, and lemony garlic green beans.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!