Name: What To Serve With Chicken Saltimbocca
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 portion chicken saltimbocca

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

In this article, I list 13 of the most popular side dishes for chicken saltimbocca.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve chicken saltimbocca are lemon and herb risotto, roasted asparagus, or an arugula caprese salad. You could also serve a rustic crusty bread or a radish and cucumber salad. For more unique sides try gnocchi in mushroom marsala cream or Mediterranean cauliflower rice.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Lemon and herb risotto

Planning to serve the chicken saltimbocca for a special occasion?

Complete the meal with a side of risotto.

Elegant and luxurious, this lemon and herb risotto is an Italian classic that’ll capture everyone’s hearts.

It’s naturally creamy and has a bright flavor from the lemon, which pairs well with the salty prosciutto.

Serve the meal with an ice-cold glass of vino and you have a winning combo.

Broiled Italian tomatoes

The combination of these broiled tomatoes and chicken saltimbocca will transport you straight to the streets of Italy.

The tomatoes are juicy and bursting with sweetness, and the parmesan cheese and parsley topping adds some crunch.

Make the perfect late summer dinner for your loved ones using this 15-minute recipe.

Arugula caprese salad

Arugula caprese salad is one of my all-time favorite salads.

It’s bright and colorful, and super quick to throw together.

It’s got peppery notes from the arugula, sweetness from the tomatoes, and a touch of creaminess from the mozzarella.

YUM!

Watch this arugula Caprese salad disappear in a matter of minutes at your next get-together.

Make-ahead mashed potatoes

Going to be in a rush?

This make-ahead mashed potato has your back.

All you need is five ingredients and a spare 20 minutes.

When you’re ready to reheat the potatoes, it’s as easy as popping them in the oven.

This means you can concentrate on cooking the chicken saltimbocca (or entertaining your dinner guests!). Whatever you prefer.

Learn how to make these time-saving mashed potatoes here.

Radish and cucumber salad

During the summer months when I don’t want a heavy side, this radish and cucumber salad has become one of my go-to’s

It couldn’t be much more refreshing.

Thinly sliced cucumber and radish are dressed with a tangy dill vinaigrette that will cut right through the salty, rich chicken and prosciutto.

Head on over to Bowl of Delicious for the recipe.

Gnocchi in mushroom marsala cream

A fancy dinner doesn’t have to mean long hours in the kitchen.

This 10-minute creamy marsala mushroom gnocchi proves that.

It’s a soft and fluffy pasta dish that has a slightly earthy flavor from the button mushrooms.

And if mushrooms aren’t your cup of tea, you can substitute them with eggplants or artichoke hearts.

The gnocchi along with your chicken saltimbocca makes for a hearty dinner.

Check out the full recipe here.

Roasted parmesan green beans

Looking for an easy weeknight side dish?

Well, look no further because these roasted parmesan green beans deliver.

The panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese topping transforms the green beans from boring and predictable, to interesting and delicious.

What are you waiting for?

Elevate your Monday night with these roasted parmesan green beans.

Rustic Italian crusty bread

This rustic Italian bread has a thick crispy crust and a fluffy soft center that is perfect for mopping up all the juices from your chicken, so not a single drop of flavor is wasted.

You could go for some store-bought bread, but homemade is so much tastier.

And it’s easier than you think, I promise.

Florentina’s no-knead recipe is great for beginners and experienced bakers alike. You should check it out.

Lemon tahini asparagus

Sometimes the best side dishes are the simplest ones.

These thin asparagus are roasted and then drizzled with smooth lemon tahini sauce.

A few stalks paired with your chicken saltimbocca is enough for a light dinner, but you could also add some bread to the plate if you want something more filling.

This lemon tahini asparagus is perfect for springtime.

Brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze

Roasted to perfection with a crispy, caramelized outside, these brussel sprouts will add a touch of holiday cheer to your meal (no matter what time of year it is!).

The balsamic glaze adds a sweet-but-tangy note to the savory sprouts and makes them surprisingly irresistible.

These are a far cry from the mushy boiled sprouts you might be used to.

Julia’s guide has three different ways to make the balsamic dressing.

Parmesan buttered noodles

The Italian word Saltimbocca means “jumps in the mouth” and take my word for it, these parmesan buttered noodles will have you feeling the same way.

Serve your chicken saltimbocca on a bed of them for the ultimate comfort meal.

These buttered noodles will also do a great job of absorbing whatever sauce you’re going to cook the chicken in.

Mediterranean cauliflower rice

Think pasta might be too heavy for your chicken?

Cauliflower rice is a great side if you want something low-carb and light.

It will soak up all the flavors from the saltimbocca, just like normal rice, but won’t make you feel over-full afterwards.

It’s also a sure-fire way of sneaking veggies onto the plate.

This Mediterranean cauliflower rice is warm and nutty.

Cheesy leek gratin

Soft, tender leeks baked into an indulgent cheese sauce and then topped with more crispy fried leeks – sounds delightful right?

Just the thought of smothering my chicken with the sauce from this cheesy leek gratin is enough to make my mouth water.

Psst… go for a good quality cheese to get the most out of this dish.

The best side dishes for chicken saltimbocca

Lemon and herb risotto
Broiled Italian tomatoes
Arugula caprese salad
Make-ahead mashed potatoes
Radish and cucumber salad
Gnocchi in mushroom marsala cream
Roasted parmesan green beans
Rustic Italian crusty bread
Lemon tahini asparagus
Brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze
Parmesan buttered noodles
Mediterranean cauliflower rice
Cheesy leek gratin