These 40+ Main Dishes are the perfect match for a savory bowl of French onion soup! Whether for a family dinner, dinner party or date night french onion soup is a great side dish to pair with one of these main dishes for a full meal. Add a bottle of wine and green salad if desired.

What is French Onion Soup?
French onion soup mostly consists of the main ingredient: sweet caramelized onions as well as red wine, butter, salt, pepper and beef stock. It is then topped with crusty bread and swiss cheese before melted under the broiler. Try our favorite french onion soup recipe next time you make it!

40 Main Dishes to Serve with French Onion Soup
Chicken Marbella is marinated and baked with green olives, prunes and capers. The rich flavor of this recipe are sure to excite your taste buds. Marinate this chicken the day before and then it just needs to be baked before it gets on the dinner table.
This Fried Eggplant is served with a delicious arugula salad that includes tomatoes and mozzarella as a play on caprese. Homemade French onion soup would be the perfect side dish for a complete meal.
Homemade Turkey Meatloaf is always a great option for busy weeknights! This classic dish pairs well with a variety of side dishes from hearty soup to potatoes.
This Easy Crock Pot Beef and Beer recipe will give you tender, flavorful beef that requires very little work. It is quick to get in the crock pot where it will cook all day! This recipe is a good choice to serve with french onion soup because there is many similar flavors that will compliment each other.
These Easy Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops are a delicious main course. They have a crunchy breading that keeps these pork chops super moist. For best results, follow our tips and directions to keep your pork chops from drying out.
Quick, easy and delicious comfort food... this Air Fryer Cube Steak Recipe is sure to become a family favorite and a great way to cook cube steak! Like country fried steak? You'll love this version of air fryer country fried cube steak. If you enjoy rich foods, this recipe is for you.
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is coated in a crunchy breading and is filled with ham and melty mozzarella cheese! While chicken cordon bleu may sound like a fancy meal this recipe will walk you through how easy it is to put together. If you enjoy hearty meals you are sure to love this recipe. Pair with a bowl of soup and other sides you enjoy for a delicious meal.
The best thing about Easy Tin Foil Baked Chicken is it is quick and simple to put together! Put your veggies in with your chicken for a quick side dish and easy clean up. These foil packets give you tender chicken that is bursting with flavor from our homemade seasoning mix. A good way to keep the dishes down.
This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Lasagna is so delicious! It can be prepped ahead of time and baked when ready to eat. Everyone is sure to love this dish! Pair with a delicious soup on cooler nights for a comforting meal.
This Lazy Lasagna Recipe {made with frozen ravioli} is a delicious and easy meal to make during the week. It is loaded with pasta, sauce, meat and cheese just like a traditional lasagna. The best option when you want something rich with less fuss.
This One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a meal the whole family will love! Chicken, rice, lemon, oregano come together to make a creamy rice and chicken dish. This is a great meal for busy weeknights!
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a quick and easy protein to make for a weeknight dinner. We marinated these chicken thighs before cooking them and they came out full of flavor and stayed juicy inside with crispy edges.
Sheet Pan Sausage Potatoes and Green Beans is an easy and delicious meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Seasoned potatoes, roasted green beans and perfectly cooked sausage make this a meal everyone will love.
Simplee Gluten-Free Chicken Piccata has all of the flavors of traditional chicken piccata without the gluten. The sauce is a combination of butter, oil, lemon juice and capers that is sure to please a crowd.
Delicious and tender chuck roast cooked in the crock pot with potatoes and carrots. Pair with a hot bowl of soup for a super comforting dinner.
This Creamy One Pot Rigatoni with Beef and Diced Tomatoes is sure to become a family favorite! Made in one pot and ready in about 35 minutes this recipe couldn't be any easier.
This Stuffed Pepper Casserole with Beef and Mushrooms is a hearty and comforting meal. Loaded with peppers, beef, rice, onion, mushrooms, garlic and sauce this meal is sure to be a family favorite.
Fresh broccoli florets, browned Italian sausage and pasta make this pasta dish one the whole family will love. All you need is about 30 minutes to have this meal on the table and ready to eat.
Make a quick yet delicious dinner with these simple chicken stuffed crescent rolls. Tender chicken and hearty cream cheese, all wrapped up in golden crescent rolls make it a satisfying meal that goes well with any soup.
Quick, easy, and packed full of flavor, this Mediterranean Chicken Pesto Wrap is a must try recipe. You will absolutely love this savory mixture of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and feta cheese.
This rich, luxurious mushroom cauliflower cassoulet is a healthier (and much easier!) version of the traditional French dish and you can easily assemble it in about 20 – 30 minutes. The rest of the magic and depth of flavor happens in the oven.
An easy French peasant dish that transforms abundant garden vegetables into a lovely vegetarian main dish or delectable side. This roasted version of ratatouille uses the oven to soften the texture and take away the bite of onion and garlic, yet intensify the flavor of the tomatoes and peppers. Tossed with fresh herbs at the end, the dish is inviting and lovely.
This easy dinner is ready in under 30 minutes. Everyone will love this juicy chicken and rich gravy all over creamy mashed potatoes!
Once you try this provolone grilled cheese, you'll never look back. With a golden brown, crisp exterior and hot, melty provolone, it's a cheese lover's dream.
Think of this healthy roasted vegetable salad as three sides in one – roasted (or grilled) vegetables, nutty quinoa and salad greens – all finished with a fabulous maple-balsamic dressing.
If you are ready to take your grilled cheese game to the next level, look no further! This Italian Grilled Cheese recipe is made with ham, salami and provolone cheese! It’s the perfect summer sandwich!
Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Vegetables uses simple spices to create a delicious crispy chicken dinner in under 45 minutes.
This is an easy burger recipe to make at home. The ingredients are simple and it's easy to serve with French Onion Soup.
Extra crunchy Parmesan Chicken Cutlets in Lemon Butter Sauce! Dusted in parmesan and panko, pan-fried until golden, and drizzled with a homemade lemon butter that’s garlicky and so yummy!
Tuna sandwiches don't have to be a snore. This one has tons of flavor with a creamy crunch! The perfect lunch option.
This Boneless Skillet Pork Chop Recipe is perfect for a weeknight and full of flavor! With a creamy parmesan basil sauce, these are the best pork chops I have ever made!
This creamy and flavorful Egg Salad Sandwich is simplicity at its finest. The perfect pairing for your soup!
If you love tender, flavorful chicken in a creamy garlic sauce, you’ll absolutely love this Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken. Just like the original, but made in the slow cooker!
Baked Chicken Breast seasoned with a simple dry rub mixture and baked to tender and juicy perfection. This Baked Chicken Breast recipe is easy to make and incredibly flavorful!
The perfect accompaniment to French Onion Soup? This triple-decker caramelized onion grilled cheese! It's melty, gooey, and packed with onion flavor.
This grilled cheese is full of protein and so dang good. It makes a great vegetarian lunch or dinner. It is ready in 15 minutes with minimal clean up!
BLFGT Sandwich replaces the vine ripe red tomatoes with the southern staple fried green tomatoes in this classic, simple sandwich!
This Pasta House salad is a big delicious salad filled with artichokes, red onions, pimentos, and 2 kinds of lettuce. The dressing is a tangy combination of red wine vinegar, olive oil, and parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side dish with soup!
This quick and easy Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin cooks in the oven for just 30 minutes and is made with four simple ingredients - pork tenderloin, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Chicken salad bowls are a delightful culinary creation that combines the wholesome goodness of chicken with a vibrant array of fresh vegetables and complementary ingredients. This versatile dish offers a harmonious balance of textures, flavors, and nutrients, making it a satisfying and healthy meal.
This timeless classic French dish might sound and look a bit fancy, but you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make. And how toe-curlingly delicious it tastes - especially with French onion soup on the side!
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