Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. This great recipe is richly flavored with a ham bone and beans. It’s an easy dinner that takes less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.
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:
Shrimp Street Corn Orzo SkilletÂ
This Shrimp Street Corn Orzo Skillet features the best of Cajun and Mexican cuisine! Packed with seared Cajun shrimp, creamy Mexican street corn, and orzo pasta, it’s the perfect 30-minute, easy weeknight skillet dinner.
Spicy Tuna Sushi Stacks
Learn how to make Spicy Tuna Sushi Stacks at home! This recipe puts a fun twist on homemade sushi by layering sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, tuna, and spicy mayo together in a tower-like stack. They’re easier than homemade sushi rolls and just as delicious!
Creamy Spicy Pasta
This quick and easy Creamy Spicy Pasta recipe tosses your favorite pasta in a rich and smoky Cajun-inspired cream sauce. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it easy to whip up a batch whenever you’re craving a comforting pasta dinner with a kick!
One Skillet Butter Chicken Meatballs with OrzoÂ
This one-pan Butter Chicken Meatballs recipe simmers juicy homemade chicken meatballs in a rich, creamy, and boldly spiced Indian butter sauce. As a perfect weeknight dinner, it’s easy to make in 30 minutes and packed with comforting flavors!
Cheeseburger Soup with Pickles & Bun Croutons
A big bowl of Cheeseburger Soup has everything you love about a classic hamburger. Made with tender ground beef, shredded cheese, and hearty potatoes, it’s the ultimate comforting soup to enjoy all winter long. Topped with pickles and crispy burger bun croutons!
