Chicken, Cheese, and Penne Pasta Bake

Name: Chicken, Cheese, and Penne Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American, Italian, Southern
Ingredients: 8-ounces penne pasta; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast (boneless, cut into small cubes); 6 to 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced); 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 mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided); 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded, divided; about 3/4 cup grated); 1 package artichokes (quarters or halves, cooked from frozen; or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained); Salt (to taste); Black pepper (to taste); Optional: paprika