Raisin Chicken and Rice

16 oz bag of rice
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken breast cut in 3/4" pieces
1/2 tsp. garlic powder or 1 minced garlic clove
1/4 tsp. each salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups thinly sliced fresh carrots
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 tsp. curry powder (optional)
1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth

Boil rice 8 minutes  (Do step 2 & 3 while waiting)
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat
Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.
Cook 5 minutes or until browned.
Push the mixture to the side, add and cook onion 2 minutes, stirring frequently
Stir in rice, carrots, raisins, curry powder and broth, cover and simmer on medium heat
about 8 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed and vegetables are tender. 
Stir and let stand uncovered for 2 minutes