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Home » Side Dishes

35 Best Side Dishes For Chili

Modified: Feb 21, 2025 · Published: Jan 31, 2023 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 1034 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

Side dishes for chili collage.
Side dishes for chili collage.
Side dishes for chili collage.

While chili is hearty meal on its own, you can never go wrong by adding a side dish or two. From homemade cornbread to mac and cheese, I'm sharing 35 of the best side dishes for chili.

A decorative collage of side dishes to serve with chili.

There's nothing better than a hearty bowl of chili on a cold winter day. Wondering what to serve with your next batch of homemade chili? Look no further.

Today I'm sharing 35 of the best side dishes to serve with chili. You'll find everything from homemade bread to roasted veggies on this list - a little something for everyone.

Chili recipes

I love making chili in the slow cooker. The flavor develops slowly throughout the day, filling your home with savory, comforting smells. If you don't have a slow cooker, all of these recipes can also be made on the stove top - both directions can be found in the recipe card.

  • Slow cooker chili
  • Slow cooker taco chili
  • Slow cooker spicy bison chili

Chili toppings

Chili is also a great vehicle for your favorite toppings. Here are a few popular additions for your next bowl of chili:

  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped chives
  • Pickled jalapeños
  • Crumbled bacon
  • Chopped cilantro

Side dishes for chili

Looking to stretch your next chili dinner further by adding a few sides? You're sure to find a new favorite on this list!

Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

A slice of warm cast iron skillet cornbread is the perfect addition to any meal. Using a cast iron skillet gives this tender cornbread a perfectly crunchy and buttery crust.
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A round cast iron skillet filled with baked cornbread.

Cornbread Zucchini Casserole

By Zucchini Zone
This moist cornbread casserole is filled with shredded zucchini, onion, and pepper jack cheese. It makes for a great comfort food side dish perfect for eating with chili.
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A slice of cornbread zucchini casserole on a spatula.

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

There's nothing better than a slice of homemade jalapeño cheddar cornbread! Made with a handful of staple pantry ingredients, this cornbread turns out tender and buttery with a hint of heat.
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A cast iron skillet filled with jalapeno cornbread.

Easy Tomato Salad Recipe with Homemade Vinaigrette

By The Forked Spoon
This easy to make tomato salad is topped with a homemade vinaigrette dressing and is ready in less than 10 minutes.
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A bowl of salad with tomatoes and a fork.

Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins

Buttermilk cornbread muffins are the perfect addition to your next bowl of chili. They are easy to make from scratch in your own kitchen and turn out tender, moist, and flavorful.
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Two cornbread muffins stacked on a wooden cutting board.

Mexican Roasted Vegetables

By Zucchini Zone
If you love Tex-Mex flavors you'll love this simple, flavorful side dish. Zucchini, bell peppers, and squash are roasted to perfection in the oven.
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Sliced and roasted vegetables on a sheet pan.

Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits

Jalapeño cheddar biscuits are the perfect companion for your next bowl of soup or chili. They're flaky, tender, and filled with spicy jalapeños, a bit of cornmeal, and melty sharp cheddar cheese. 
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A cast iron skillet filled with jalapeno cheddar biscuits.

Cheese Bread

By Belly Full
If you love cheddar bay biscuits from Red Lobster, then you must try this cheese bread recipe. It's loaded with cheese and requires no kneading!
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A loaf of sliced cheese bread on a cutting board.

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

Oven roasted corn on the cob is a fresh and flavorful side dish to add to your next meal. Corn cobs are oven roasted in their husks and coated in a lightly seasoned butter.
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Spreading seasoned butter on an oven roasted corn cob.

Parker House Rolls

By Noshing with the Nolands
Bake up these buttery, flavorful rolls for your next family dinner. They're easy to make ahead and store in the fridge until ready to bake.
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Several buttered dinner rolls on a round plate.

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy caviar is a flavor packed mix between a salad and a salsa. Filled with black beans, black eyed peas, avocado, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos, and more - this cold salad is the perfect party appetizer.
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A person scooping cowboy caviar from a bowl with a tortilla chip.

Easy Vegan Cornbread

By Vegan Huggs
This easy to make cornbread is ready in just 20 minutes! Serve a square with your next bowl of chili.
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Two squares of cornbread on a plate with a fork.

Parmesan Crisps

Parmesan crisps are delicate, crispy discs made out of parmesan cheese. They're the perfect garnish for a bowl of soup or a side salad. Believe it or not, you only need one ingredient to get started - fresh grated parmesan cheese!
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A hand holding a single parmesan crisp above a stack of more parmesan crisps.

Sweet Potato Cornbread

By Cooked by Julie
If you've got a family function coming up, make this delicious cornbread. It's quick and easy, leaving you more time to spend with your loved ones.
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A slice of sweet potato cornbread with a pad of butter melting on top.

Chopped Kale Avocado Salad

Make a chopped kale avocado salad today - all you need are seven simple pantry ingredients! This hearty salad is made with cubed avocado, roasted sunflower seeds, and simple a homemade vinaigrette.
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Bowl filled with kale and cubed avocado.

Beer Bread

By Retro Potluck
This simple bread uses four common pantry staples to produce a comforting side dish perfect for any meal but especially great with chili!
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Sliced bread on a cutting board.

Buttery Stovetop Biscuits

No oven needed for these buttery stovetop biscuits, they're cooked in a skillet right on the stovetop.
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Biscuits stacked on a white plate.

Cheddar Chive Biscuits

By Herbs and Flour
Easy to make with simple ingredients, your family will love these drop biscuits. The added herbs and cheese really put them over the top!
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A row of biscuits on parchment paper.

Kale Apple Slaw

Kale apple slaw is a simple side dish recipe that's light and flavorful. Chopped kale is tossed with sliced apple and red onion, then coated in a tangy poppy seed dressing.
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A white scalloped edge bowl filled with salad.

Focaccia Bread

By Num's the Word
Not just for sandwiches, this easy to make bread is great for soups and chili, too. It's crispy on the outside and chewy inside which makes it great for dipping.
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Sliced focaccia bread on a baking pan.

Bacon Jalapeño Poppers

Bacon jalapeño poppers are a flavorful, low-carb appetizer recipe, assembled in minutes. Jalapeños are filled with cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and spices, then baked in the oven.
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Jalapeno filled with cheese and bacon.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

By Money Wise Moms
Make this great side dish in the instant pot for a quick and easy topping for tacos, bed for grilled chicken, or a delicious bite paired with your chili.
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Bowl of seasoned rice with green garnish.

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

This creamy stovetop mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food side dish. It's rich, creamy, and made with gruyere and sharp cheddar cheese for maximum cheese flavor!
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A large spoon scooping a serving of creamy mac and cheese from a pot.

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

By I Heart Eating
These soft pastries are topped with an amazing cream cheese frosting. Pairing cinnamon rolls with chili is popular in the Mid West. If you've never tried it before, now is the time!
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A frosted cinnamon roll on a plate with a fork.

Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits

By Fantabulosity
Whip up these easy biscuits as a perfect side dish for your chili. They're a great pairing for other cool-weather dishes, too, so get creative!
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A cheddar biscuit on a round plate.

Easy Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese

By If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
This cheesy dish is a perfect partner for your chili on a cold afternoon. Fire up the crockpot and give it a try!
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A bowl of macaroni and cheese.

Easy Pizza Dough Breadsticks

By Homemade Heather
Perfect for an appetizer or dunking into your chili, these breadsticks are made from store-bought pizza dough so they're super easy to prepare.
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A bowl holding several twisted breadsticks.

Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

By Simply Air Fryer
Put your potatoes in the air fryer to make them crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You can load them up with toppings as a great side or even put your chili right on them!
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Several split open potatoes with toppings on a round plate.

MiMi's Homemade Cheese Crackers

By Cooking with Carlee
With just a food processor and rolling pin you can create these amazing cheesy crackers using a variety of cheeses to suit your tastes. Imagine scooping chili with these!
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Three cheese crackers next to a bowl of chili.

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By Pepper Bowl
Roasting sweet potatoes makes them tender and brings out their natural flavor. Add in a delicious spice blend and get ready for an amazing spicy side dish for your chili.
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A plate of roasted sweet potato pieces on a cutting board.

Avocado Corn Salad

By Living Lou
Easy to prepare and very customizable, this salad is a perfect, cool pairing for your warm and spicy chili. Experiment with the ingredients to find the flavor you like best!
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A glass bowl of avocado corn salad.

Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing

By Happy Kitchen.Rocks
Make this salad for a light, fresh side to your favorite family dinner. It's packed with vegetables and it's gluten free!
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Two bowls of salad with dressing.

Air Fryer Corn Ribs

By Urban Bliss Life
The presentation on these ribs will wow your guests and family alike! Serve this fun and flavorful dish with your chili tonight.
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Sliced and dressed pieces of corn on a bed of greens.

Mexican Style Biscuits

By Biscuits and Burlap
These rolled and cut biscuits are flaky and much prettier than their drop biscuit cousins. Packed with jalapenos, cheese, garlic, and corn they're a perfect partner to your chili.
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A wooden basket of biscuits with a towel.

Cheese Stuffed Biscuits

These homemade cheese stuffed biscuits are the ultimate side dish for your next meal. Buttery biscuits are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and coated in garlic butter sauce.
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A cast iron skillet filled with baked cheese stuffed biscuits.

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