Comforting Chicken Cream of Mushroom Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried thyme
• 1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice
• 3 cups (720 mL) chicken broth
• 1 cup (240 mL) heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) unsalted butter