Okay, so I’ve been making chicken alfredo for, like, years. It’s one of my go-to comfort meals, and I make it for family all the time. But I found I was always having trouble geting a good side, so I started messing around and trying stuff out. Here’s what I ended up with after some, uh, experimentation.
Simple Green Salad
First, I start with a simple salad, and you know it helps cut through that rich, creamy sauce. Gotta have some greens, right?
I grab:
- Mixed greens (whatever looks freshest)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, sliced
- A simple vinaigrette (I just whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, a little Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper).
I toss it all together just before serving. Nothing fancy, super easy, and always a winner.
Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Broccoli is great, I love it, but sometimes I feel like it clashes with the creamy alfredo? But roasted broccoli with some garlic? Chef’s kiss! This is another no-brainer I found.
Here’s my routine:
- I chop up a head of broccoli into florets.
- I toss them on a baking sheet with some olive oil, minced garlic (lots of it!), salt, and pepper.
- Then, I roast it in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, until it’s tender and a little crispy on the edges. That is key.
The roasted, garlicky flavor goes so well with the Alfredo. It’s not too heavy, and the texture is perfect. It’s a nice contrast I found.
Asparagus with Lemon
Finally, I also found that asparagus is a fantastic option, especially if I’m feeling something a little lighter. The lemon really brightens everything up.
- Snap off the tough ends of a bunch of asparagus.
- Give them a quick sauté in a pan with some olive oil and salt.
- Takes only a few minutes – you want them to be tender-crisp.
- Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over them right before serving.
So, that’s how I like to make it. These sides make my chicken alfredo night complete. I’ve tried other things – breadsticks (too much!), sautéed mushrooms (okay, but not my favorite), and even a Caprese salad (not bad, but the mozzarella competes with the Alfredo). These three, though? Perfect every time. I hope you enjoyed my little experiment log, and I hope you try them out yourself! You might even be able to perfect them further!
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