One Pot Ratatouille Chicken Rice - DANNY'S DELIGHT

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 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