Sides to go with chicken pot pie

With its mouthwateringly flaky crust and creamy filling, chicken pot pie is the ultimate homey dish that you can enjoy with your family on a cold winter night. 

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The best part about a chicken pot pie is that you can use all of your favorite veggies and rotisserie chicken dressed exactly like a tailor-made pie. 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

If you’re looking for a hearty, elegant, and unforgettable meal, pair the pie with an equally delicious side dish. 

Let’s take a look at some of the best side dishes for chicken pot pie!

Table Of Contents

  • 1 What to serve with chicken pot pie
  • 2 1. Mashed potatoes
  • 3 2. Apple sauce
  • 4 3. Corn on the cob
  • 5 4. Pickled veggies
  • 6 5. Berry orange spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette
  • 7 6. Sweet potatoes with garlic herb butter
  • 8 7. Fruity salad with poppy seed dressing
  • 9 8. Roasted parmesan broccoli
  • 10 9. German potato salad
  • 11 10. Garlic bread
  • 12 11. Cranberry sauce
  • 13 The bottom line
  • 14 What to serve with chicken pot pie

What to serve with chicken pot pie

Here are 11 delicious sides for chicken pot pie that you must try:

1. Mashed potatoes

Let me say this once and for all – there’s no dish out there that can give competition to the creaminess of buttery mashed potatoes! 

As you can probably tell, I love mashed potatoes! The secret to buttery, silky potatoes lies in using a ricer instead of a masher. The succulent potatoes will go perfectly with freshly prepared chicken pot pie. 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

2. Apple sauce

Apples go well with all the ingredients in a chicken pot pie, including the chicken and veggies. This means that a deliciously sweet, tangy, and supple apple sauce is just what your pie needs!The flavorsome sauce will add an elegant complexity to your dish and help it become a true winner for your family! 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

3. Corn on the cob

If you’re looking for a simple side dish for chicken pot pie, opt for corn on the cob. You can boil the corn and have it as is for an easy and light side. Alternatively, you can grill it and then top it with some herbs, spices, and lemon juice for your pie’s flavorful side. 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

4. Pickled veggies

Another great idea is to serve your chicken pot pie with a side of pickled veggies. The veggies’ tanginess and crispiness will balance the simple flavor and flaky texture of the pie pastry quite nicely. You can also opt for veggies such as carrots, beets, asparagus, and even olives!

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

5. Berry orange spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette

Still wondering what to serve with chicken pot pie? How about a deliciously fruity salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing? This citrusy, refreshing salad hits all the right notes. The spinach combined with the berries and oranges adds the right complexity of flavors, while the cheese and nuts weave a magical texture that’s perfect for this salad. Trust me when I say that no one will be able to resist having this divine salad with the pie! 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

6. Sweet potatoes with garlic herb butter

Sweet potatoes layered with herby, garlicky butter pair perfectly with chicken pot pie. The creaminess of the pie goes on-so-well with the crispiness of the potatoes. This side dish is always a surefire hit with many main dishes but creates an unbelievably magical combination with pot pie. 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

7. Fruity salad with poppy seed dressing

If you want a salad with bucket loads of flavor, look no further than this autumn special! It’s creamy, tangy, salty, sweet, and more! The crispy pears and apples add a refreshing touch, while the tart cranberries add a flavorful kick to the salad. Topped with some salty feta cheese and smoked bacon, this side dish was meant to be paired with chicken pot pie! 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

8. Roasted parmesan broccoli

Need more ideas on what to serve with pot pie? Try roasting some broccoli with parmesan for a magical side dish for your pie! Cover the bright broccoli florets with some olive oil and let the cheese melt until it’s gooey and slightly brown. The savory broccoli combined with the salty cheese will act as the perfect side for your creamy pie. 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

9. German potato salad

Are you looking for a tangy side dish to go with your chicken pot pie? Try German potato salad dressed in apple cider vinaigrette! The creamy potatoes, salty bacon, and sweet onions make a delectable side dish that your family might end up fighting over! The vinaigrette adds that delightful tang to the dish, which perfectly offsets the richness of the pie. 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

10. Garlic bread

How can a list of chicken pot pie sides end without a mention of garlic bread? It surely can’t! Garlic bread prepared with roasted garlic, lots of melted butter, and a thin layer of parmesan cheese is the ultimate crowd favorite in any household!

Top the freshly baked bread with some fresh parsley and serve it hot with your chicken pot pie. 

Sides to go with chicken pot pie
Sides to go with chicken pot pie

11. Cranberry sauce

When in a hurry, prepare an easy cranberry sauce to go with your pie. Just add some herbs, such as thyme, sage, and rosemary into the mix for a flavorful, tangy sauce that will perfectly complement the crispy and velvety pot pie! 

What should I serve with pie?

Sumptuous sauces.
Gravy - a rich sauce poured over the top of your pie is always going to go down well..
Cranberry & apple compote - for something tangy to contrast with the rich meat flavour..
Mustard - you can't beat some classic English mustard to add some earthy warmth to the dish..

How do you eat chicken pot pie?

The perfect bite happens when the creamy, savory filling is sandwiched between top and bottom crust. Flipping the pie upside down solves all those problems. Once it's out of the aluminum shell, the pie's bottom crust becomes the top crust, making a flan-like shape.

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Smashed Potatoes..
Sauteed Spinach..
Lemon Garlic Herb Rice..
Mashed Potatoes..
Roasted Asparagus..
Angel Hair Pasta..

Can chicken pot pie help you lose weight?

The fat content alone in chicken pot pie is enough to raise a red flag to Best. She says, “While chicken is a lean animal protein, the other ingredients like milk, butter and oil are high in saturated and trans fat. A diet containing large amounts of these fats can lead to heart disease and obesity.”