Season The Chicken With The Garlic Powder And Black Pepper. Cook The Chicken In A 10-Inch Nonstick Skillet Over Medium-High Heat For 10 Minutes Or Until Well Browned On Both Sides. Remove The Chicken From The Skillet. Heat The Broth And Thyme In The Skillet Over Medium-High Heat To A Boil. Stir In The Rice. Reduce The Heat To Low. Cover And Cook For 5 Minutes. Stir In The Peas. Return The Chicken To The Skillet. Cover And Cook For 5 Minutes Or Until The Chicken Is Cooked Through And The Rice Is Tender. Stir The Cheese Into The Rice Mixture Before Serving.