Chicken (Or Turkey) And Artichoke Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. frozen artichoke hearts or 2 cans
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. grated Cheddar
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
2 onions
salad oil
salt and pepper
paprika
4 c. diced chicken or turkey
sherry (optional)
black olives (optional)
pimento (optional)

Preparation

Saute chopped onions and mushrooms in oil.
Drain artichoke hearts well and quarter.
Make sauce by melted butter; add flour, milk and chicken stock.
Cook and stir until thick and smooth. Remove from heat.
Add 1/4 cup cheese and 3 tablespoons sherry if desired.
Season if needed.
Pour sauce over chicken, artichokes, mushrooms and onions; mix well.
Put into casserole dish.
Put remaining cheese on top.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Can add olives and pimento for color if desired.
Bake uncovered at 375\u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes or until hot.
This can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.