Veggie Tots Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. skinless and boneless chicken thighs
• 8 cups (2 quarts) unsalted chicken cooking stock
• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup fennel bulb, chopped
• 1 tsp thyme, dried
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, ground
• 5 Tbsp. light butter, divided
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup fat free half and half
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 1/2 lb. (3 cups) mushrooms, chopped
• 2 leeks, white and green parts only (about 1 cup), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh tarragon, chopped
• 2 Bags (16 oz. each) Veggie Tots