Chicken Asiago Pasta from the recipe files of the All-Star Resort

Dining, Disney Recipes, Heather McPherson, Things to do — By Heather McPherson on December 8, 2009 at 6:25 pm

Cheese and pasta are great partners. Today’s dish is from our 2004 recipe archive. The Chicken Asiago Pasta was served at Disney’s All-Star Resort. Asiago cheese is a semifirm Italian cheese with a smooth, nutty flavor. It’s made from whole or part-skim cow’s milk and comes in small wheels with glossy rinds. Young Asiago is used as a table cheese; aged over a year, it becomes hard and suitable for grating, according to Sharon Tyler Herbst’s Food Lover’s Companion.
Today, dining options at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort include breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a food court, a poolside bar and pizza delivery.

CHICKEN ASIAGO PASTA FROM DISNEY’S ALL-STAR RESORT

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

2 quarts water

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

12 ounces dry penne rigate pasta

1 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded and cut into 2 inch strips

2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes cut into 1/4-inch strips

3/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste

1 3/4 cup fresh baby spinach, lightly packed

2 cups grated Asiago cheese

1 3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

1. Pour water into 4-quart pot. Bring to boil over medium high heat. Once water is boiling add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add pasta. Stir to prevent sticking. Once water comes back to boil, lower heat until water is simmering. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. While pasta cooks, mix flour with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.

3. Heat saute pan over medium high heat. Once pan is hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once oil is hot (not smoking), carefully place chicken strips into the pan. Cook 2-3 minutes or until chicken is golden on bottom side. Reduce heat to medium, turn chicken strips over and continue to cook for 5 minutes.

4. While chicken is cooking, mix together sun-dried tomatoes, 3/4 cup olive oil, and the garlic. Add the spinach.

5. Once chicken is cooked, place both the chicken and hot pasta into bowl with sun-dried tomatoes, then add cheeses and toss to mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The heat from the chicken and pasta will melt the cheeses.

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