What to Serve with Broccoli – 15 Delicious Ideas

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Broccoli’s great, but what do you eat with it to make it even better? We’ve got some tasty, easy ideas for what to serve with broccoli, from everyday choices to some fun twists that’ll make your meal a winner.

Broccoli is one of my favorite side dishes, whether its the slightly spicy Italian sautéed broccoli that’s my favorite or the broccoli with cheese sauce that my kiddos love. We even make broccoli salad for an easy make-ahead side dish.

Regardless of how you prep it, these are some of my favorite dishes to serve with broccoli.

1. Grilled Chicken

Juicy and tender marinated grilled chicken pairs perfectly with roasted broccoli for a satisfying and protein-packed meal. This is always a great choice for picky eaters and it can be bulked up with a side of mashed potatoes. 

2. Parmesan Chicken Ramen

I don’t know why but everybody loves ramen night at our house! This super fast and easy main can be made while you steam broccoli in the microwave.

3. Alfredo Ham Pasta

Creamy alfredo sauce, rotini pasta, and ham cubes create a mouthwatering dish to that is perfect for busy weeknights. Pasta dishes are great for mixing this healthy vegetable into them. It’s the perfect way to add some low-calorie bulk to this classic comfort food. 

4. Baked Salmon

For a healthy and flavorful meal, serve baked salmon with dill sauce with a side of roasted or air fried broccoli florets. The two complement each other with their fresh and light flavors. 

5. Broccoli Chicken Casserole 

This classic dish is one of the best broccoli recipes! It combines creamy cheese, crunchy breadcrumbs, chickenm and tender broccoli for a hearty meal. Perfect for a cozy night in or a holiday gathering.

6. Fried Shrimp

The perfect seafood option to enjoy with broccoli, fried shrimp adds a crunchy yet delicate and slightly sweet flavor to the meal. Serve this with a side of pesto cheesy bread for a complete meal.

7. Beef and Pork Meatloaf

Hearty comfort food to the core, beef and pork meatloaf is a great, filling dish to serve with broccoli. I usually add cheesy garlic mashed potatoes on the side too.

8. Chicken Teriyaki

I love chicken teriyaki with broccoli. The sweet and savory flavor of the teriyaki sauce makes a delicious combo with the tender-crisp broccoli. 

9. Ground Beef Potato Casserole

Broccoli is a lighter side that balances well with a hearty meal like ground beef potato casserole. This is one of my family’s favorite weeknight meal combinations.

10. Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

The creamy sauce in this marry me chicken recipe is delicious served with steamed or roasted broccoli.

11. Mushroom Risotto

Rich and creamy, mushroom risotto makes a decadent side dish for broccoli. The earthy flavors of the mushrooms perfectly complement the mild taste and crunchy texture of roasted broccoli. These two dishes combined make a filling meal perfect for meatless Monday.

12. Grilled Brats

An easy, creamy broccoli salad recipe is a great way to add broccoli to your cookout. When I am grilling brats or even hamburgers and hot dogs, this is my favorite broccoli side. Tangy dressing and crunchy salad with broccoli, sharp red onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries make a next-level broccoli dish.

13. Egg Fried Rice

Turn your broccoli into a stir-fry by serving it with egg fried rice. The medley of textures and flavors will make your meal a hit. The best part is it’s a one pan meal and a really simple recipe!

14. Tuna Noodle Casserole

While technically tuna casserole usually includes peas in the casserole, you can’t go wrong adding another vegetable on the side and broccoli is a great fit for the combination of flavors.

15. Orange Chicken

For a flavor-packed meal, serve this delicious dish with a side of broccoli. The flavor of the sauce and the crunch of the broccoli make a satisfying and well-rounded dish. For an easy option, just add the broccoli right into the stir fry!

16. Mongolian Beef

Mongolian beef is a delicious and easy slow cooker meal that pairs well with broccoli. The sweet and savory sauce is great over garlic rice with a side of broccoli.