Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce

2 tsp olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, minced, or more to taste
1 pound uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cup broccoli florets
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
2 cups cooked brown rice, kept hot

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Season chicken with thyme, salt, pepper and add to skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.

Add broccoli to skillet, cover and cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of broth, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup of broth and add mixture to skillet. Simmer until mixture thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Serve over rice.