Anna’s Greek Restaurant makes a delicious pasta dish for Mother’s Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Oh, momma! Anna Qehaja, head chef and co-owner of Anna’s Greek Restaurant, visited Midday Live on Tuesday to make one of the items on their Mother’s Day menu.

During Anna’s visit, she showed viewers how to make Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta at home for your mom and family. It is an easy dish to make, but if you prefer to leave it to the professionals, log on to AnnasRestaurants.com or call 270-846-2662 for reservations.

Here is what you can expect from this recipe: It is a creamy, hearty chicken pasta dish with a savory garlic-Parmesan mushroom sauce. The chicken is tender and juicy, the sauce is luxuriously smooth, and the mushrooms add an earthy depth. It’s a cozy, satisfying meal ideal for a comforting dinner.

Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• Protein & Pasta: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) 6 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine recommended) Salt (for pasta water)
• Aromatics & Vegetables: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• Sauce Components: 1 cup chicken stock, 1 cup heavy cream,½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Garnish: Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

• Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
• Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, melt butter. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender.
• Making the Sauce: Add chicken stock, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Season to taste.
• Combine: Return chicken to the skillet. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until well coated. Cook for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors blend.
• Serve: Plate the pasta, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

Greek Cuisine Comparison

This dish now bears a closer resemblance to Greek-inspired creamy pasta dishes like Makaronia me Kotopoulo (Μακαρόνια με Κοτόπουλο) — pasta with chicken in a cream or tomato-cream sauce. The use of Parmesan and cream aligns with more modern Greek fusion styles found in contemporary tavernas.

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