Family Chicken Ratatouille Rice

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ tsp. salt, divided
• ground black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried parsley
• 1 eggplant, chopped
• 2 zucchinis, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 5 oz. long-grain white rice
• 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 8 fl oz. low-sodium chicken broth