Combine onion, celery, carrots, rice, parsley, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and chicken broth in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes. Add chicken cubes; simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Remove bay leaf. Stir in lime juice just before serving.

Photo and Recipe Courtesy of The USA Rice Federation.