Need a quick and easy dinner tonight? This creamy Spinach Artichoke Orzo with Chicken takes 30 minutes to cook in one skillet and never skimps on flavor. You’ll love the layers of pan-seared chicken breasts, orzo pasta, spinach, and artichokes in every bite!
Chardonnay Food Pairings
Wondering what pairs with chardonnay? I’ve got you covered with these amazing chardonnay food pairings!
Chardonnay can vary greatly in body and oakiness. While California chardonnay wines are generally full-bodied, buttery and oaky, Oregon, Italian and French chardonnays tend to be un-oaked, with a brighter acidity and display more citrus notes.
What foods pair well with chardonnay?
What meat does chardonnay pair well with?
- Chicken – Try this easy roasted chicken or chicken piccata.
- Pork – Grilled pork chops and pork piccata are amazing matches.
- Seafood – Especially salmon and shrimp piccata.
- Ham – This glazed ham makes a great pairing!
Food Pairings for Chardonnay:
Unoaked Chardonnay:
Lighter, un-oaked chardonnay will pair well with more citrus forward dishes, and lighter dishes like seafood or grilled chicken.
- Halibut
- Creamy Polenta
- Chicken, especially Chicken Breasts, Chicken Marsala, Chicken with White Wine Sauce and Roasted Chicken.
- Sous Vide Salmon or Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
- Grilled Swordfish
- Shrimp Piccata or Shrimp Skewers
Medium-Bodied Oaked Chardonnay:
Medium-bodied, oak-aged chardonnay tends to pair better with foods that contain butter or cream. For example, creamy pasta dishes or risotto.
- Risotto, try Lemon Risotto, Scallop Risotto, or Shrimp Risotto.
- Creamy Pasta dishes like this Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Goat Cheese Pasta with 5-Minute Lemony Kale Pesto, or Roasted Fennel Pasta with Ricotta
- Turkey Swedish Meatballs
- Glazed Ham or Ham & Bean Soup
- Creamy soup recipes like Potato Leek Soup, Cauliflower Soup or Avgolemono Soup
What appetizers pair well with Chardonnay?
- Brie Crostini with Prosciutto & Honey
- Curry Chicken Skewers with Lime
- Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
- Salmon Dip with Creme Fraiche
Looking for more white wine food pairings, be sure to check out my favorite foods that pair with Champagne, Pinot Gris, and Riesling too.
My newest recipes that pair with chardonnay:
Easy Turkey Swedish Meatballs (with Ground Turkey)
Easy Turkey Swedish Meatballs are a lightened-up version of traditional Swedish Meatballs. Served in a delicious, creamy sauce. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.
The BEST Easy Chicken Marsala (30 Minute Recipe)
This 30-Minute EASY Chicken Marsala recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, but it’s also elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. The delicious marsala wine, bacon, butter sauce will have you licking your plate!
Brie and Prosciutto Crostini Appetizer with Honey
These Brie Prosciutto Crostini with Honey make the perfect party appetizer that can be assembled in just 5 minutes. Top homemade crostini with prosciutto, brie, basil and a drizzle of honey.
Easy Roasted Chicken (Juicy + Crispy Skin!)
This is the best crispy roast chicken recipe. The skin is perfectly crisp and crackly, there’s no basting, and it results in a lovely pan gravy at the finish. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner!
Apple Celery Root Slaw (Healthy Thanksgiving Salad)
Celery Root Slaw with Apples is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeno, cilantro & pickled onions.Â
