1 medium onion, chopped3 carrots, peeled and chopped3 stalks celery, chopped1 teaspoon garlic powder1 box UNCLE BEN’S® Long Grain & Wild Rice Original Recipe½ teaspoon dried thymeSalt and pepper, to taste4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts10 cups chicken brothOptional: Jamaican Jerk seasoning (may be a little spicy!)