Boil a small pot of water and poach the chicken in it for about 10 minutes until no longer pink in the center.
Shred or cut chicken and set aside.
In a large soup pot add the olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery and cook for a few minutes until the onions are clear.
Pour in the water, chicken broth, and thyme and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add in the chicken and rice and cook for about 20-25 minutes, the rice should be soft.
4 servings