Ingredients

1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
4 cups reduced-sodium, nonfat chicken broth or water, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Salt and pepper to taste
4 4-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup frozen small white onions, thawed
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons dried thyme