Chicken, Artichoke and Mushroom Casserole

Description
This recipe can be made ahead and frozen
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Mrs. John Marbut, Jr.
 * Serve 12 to 15

Ingredients

 * 1 stewing hen or equivalent in mixed fryer pieces (5 lbs)
 * 1 cup butter
 * ¾ cup flour
 * 2 cups milk
 * 2 cups chicken stock
 * 1 tbsp salt
 * 1 tbsp seasoned salt
 * ¼ tbsp cayenne pepper or to taste
 * 2 cloves garlic, pressed
 * ¼ cup tomato sauce
 * 3 oz Swiss cheese
 * 2 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese
 * 3 cans artichokes (14 oz each)
 * 3 cans (4½ oz each) button mushrooms
 * grated cheese
 * paprika

Directions

 * 1) Simmer chicken in water seasoned with 1 rib celery, 1 onion, 1 bay leaf and 1 t.
 * 2) salt.
 * 3) Remove chicken from bones and cut into large pieces.
 * 4) Make cream sauce of butter, flour, milk, stock and seasonings.
 * 5) When thickened, stir in tomato sauce and cheeses, cooking until cheese melts.
 * 6) Add artichokes and mushrooms, mix all ingredients well.
 * 7) Pour into a 3 quart shallow casserole.
 * 8) Top with additional grated cheese and paprika.
 * 9) Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.