Creamy Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 1/2 lb

skinless, boneless chicken breasts

2 tsp

kosher salt, divided

1 tsp

black pepper, divided

Cooking spray

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

5 cups

2% reduced-fat milk, divided

1 1/2 cups

sliced leeks

1 cup

chopped carrots

1/2 cup

chopped celery

1 tbsp

fresh thyme leaves, chopped

pkg. presliced cremini mushrooms

1/4 cup

chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 oz

1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened

3 cups

hot cooked wild rice

green onions, sliced

1/2 cup

sliced almonds