Creamy Cheesy Artichoke Chicken Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne rigate
• 4 thick slices ciabatta or focaccia, torn into 1/2-inch cubes
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (plus more for greasing the baking dish)
• 1/2 pound grilled chicken breast, torn into large chunks
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 cups cream
• 3 1/2 cups shredded, low-moisture mozzarella, divided
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, torn and divided
• 2 (6 1/2-ounce) jars marinated and quarter-cut artichoke hearts, drained (for more tang, reserve some of the liquid)
• 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach

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