Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat and sauté the diced red onion and red bell pepper until they are soft and translucent.
Stir in the tomato puree, smoked paprika, and dried thyme, allowing the mixture to simmer for 3 minutes to develop a rich flavor.
Add the dry basmati rice to the pot, stirring well to ensure every grain is coated in the tomato base.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
Add the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the rice, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
Remove from heat and let the dish sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving.