Lemon Capellini Chicken Rolls with Asparagus and Gouda
This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts skillfully wrapped around crisp, fresh asparagus and creamy smoked gouda cheese. Baked to perfection and bathed in a zesty lemon hollandaise sauce, these chicken rolls are served over a bed of perfectly cooked capellini noodles. With every bite, you'll savor the rich flavors of the cheese, the tartness of lemon, and the warmth of the chicken, creating a comforting yet gourmet experience that is perfect for any occasion.
4
Servings
338
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 (Pounded thin)
Fresh asparagus spears
12 (Trimmed and cut in half)
Smoked gouda cheese
4 slices (Sliced into strips)
Hollandaise sauce mix
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet (Prepared according to package directions)
Lemon
1 (Juiced)
Green onion tops
1/3 cup (Chopped)
Capellini pasta
1 lb (Cooked according to package directions)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound until they are evenly thin. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3
Trim the asparagus and cut each spear in half. Set aside.
4
Slice the smoked gouda cheese into strips. Set aside.
5
In a mixing bowl, prepare the hollandaise sauce according to the package instructions. After it's ready, pour half of the sauce into a greased 9x9-inch glass baking dish.
6
Take one chicken breast and lay 6 halves of asparagus in the center along with enough strips of gouda cheese to cover them. Tightly roll the chicken around the asparagus and cheese. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
7
Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts and asparagus.
8
Once all rolls are assembled, place them in the baking dish. Pour the remaining hollandaise sauce over the top, followed by the fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle chopped green onions over everything.
9
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. If desired, uncover for the last 5 minutes to allow for browning.
10
While the chicken is baking, cook the capellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
11
Serve the chicken rolls hot over a bed of capellini noodles, drizzling any extra sauce from the baking dish on top. Garnish with additional green onions or capers as desired.
Nutrition Information
15g
Fat
35g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemon Capellini Chicken Rolls with Asparagus and Gouda?
It is a gourmet dish featuring chicken breasts wrapped around asparagus and smoked gouda cheese, baked in hollandaise sauce and served over capellini pasta.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe is designed to yield 4 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
There are 338 calories per serving.
What type of cheese is used in the filling?
The recipe calls for 4 slices of smoked gouda cheese, sliced into strips.
What kind of pasta is recommended for this dish?
Capellini pasta, also known as angel hair pasta, is recommended.
How should the chicken breasts be prepared?
The chicken breasts should be pounded until they are evenly thin and seasoned with salt and pepper.
What is the baking temperature for the chicken rolls?
The oven should be preheated and the dish baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How long should the chicken bake?
The chicken should bake for 25 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
How is the asparagus prepared?
The fresh asparagus spears should be trimmed and cut in half.
What kind of sauce is used in the recipe?
A hollandaise sauce prepared from a 1.25 ounce packet is used.
How much chicken is needed?
The recipe requires 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
What size baking dish is required?
A greased 9x9-inch glass baking dish is used.
How is the hollandaise sauce distributed in the dish?
Half of the sauce is poured into the bottom of the dish, and the remaining half is poured over the chicken rolls.
What citrus element is included?
The juice of one fresh lemon is poured over the rolls before baking.
Should the baking dish be covered?
Yes, the dish should be covered with aluminum foil during the initial baking period.
Can the chicken be browned?
Yes, you can uncover the dish for the last 5 minutes of baking if you want the chicken to brown.
What are the nutritional values for fat and protein?
Each serving contains 15g of fat and 22g of protein.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in a serving?
Each serving contains 35g of carbohydrates.
How many asparagus halves go into each chicken roll?
Each roll contains 6 halves of asparagus.
What type of onions are used for flavor?
1/3 cup of chopped green onion tops are sprinkled over the dish.
How do you secure the chicken rolls?
You can use toothpicks to secure the chicken rolls if necessary.
How is the capellini cooked?
The capellini should be cooked according to the instructions on the package.
What is the total count of ingredients?
There are 7 main ingredients in this recipe.
Are there any suggested garnishes?
The dish can be garnished with additional green onions or capers.
When is the lemon juice added?
The lemon juice is added over the top of the rolls just before they are placed in the oven.
Is this recipe considered difficult?
The recipe is tagged as an easy recipe, despite its gourmet presentation.
Is there any information on fiber or sugar content?
No, fiber and sugar content information is not provided for this recipe.
What is the weight of the pasta used?
The recipe uses 1 lb of capellini pasta.
How do you serve the finished meal?
Serve the rolls hot on a bed of capellini, drizzling extra sauce from the dish over them.
What tags apply to this recipe?
Tags include chicken, asparagus, capellini, gouda, lemon, hollandaise, and baked chicken.