I’ll never forget the day my aunt came to stay with us while she was recovering from surgery. She was really sick and needed help taking care of herself.

I was only a teenager at the time, but I did my best to take care of her and make her feel comfortable. One of the things I did was make sure she had plenty of healthy food to eat. I cooked her meals too.

One of the meals I made was chicken and rice casserole. It’s a simple dish, but it’s really hearty and filling.

But what goes with chicken and rice casserole? What are some good side dishes that will complement it?

Back then, I had a rough time deciding. But today, I’ve had a lot of experience that has greatly helped me in curating this list.

So, here are 15 healthy side dishes that go great with chicken and rice casserole:

Side Dishes for Chicken and Rice Casserole

Jeweled Green Beans
Cornbread
Fresh Fruit Salad
Quinoa Salad
Sesame Broccoli
Tater Tots
Easy Parmesan-Herb Rolls
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon
Blackberry Muffins
Pickled Vegetables
Spicy Pepper-Crusted Tofu
Steamed Broccoli with Peanut Sauce
Braised Kale
Sautéed Butter-Thyme Mushrooms
Oven-roasted Fall Vegetables

Jeweled Green Beans

I love a colorful plate, and these jeweled green beans add the perfect pop of color. They’re also healthy and full of vitamins A, K. Plus, they’re a