Cheesy Creole Chicken Penne Pasta Bake with Artichokes

Name: Cheesy Creole Chicken Penne Pasta Bake with Artichokes
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta; 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast halves, cut in small cubes; 6 to 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning or a seasoned salt blend; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup natural shredded Parmesan cheese, divided, about 3 ounces; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 package frozen artichoke quarters or halves, cooked, or 1 can (about 15 ounces), drained; paprika, optional

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"This is a hearty penne pasta, cheese, chicken, and artichoke casserole, perfect for a potluck or family meal. You can't go wrong with this delicious casserole...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces penne pasta

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1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast halves, cut in small cubes

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6 to 8 ounces sliced mushrooms

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1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning or a seasoned salt blend

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2 tablespoons butter

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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1 cup half-and-half or whole milk

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1 cup chicken broth

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2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided

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1 cup natural shredded Parmesan cheese, divided, about 3 ounces

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salt and pepper, to taste

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1 package frozen artichoke quarters or halves, cooked, or 1 can (about 15 ounces), drained

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paprika, optional

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