1 ½ pounds skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces (leftovers work, too.  don’t decrease cooking time though.  The wild rice NEEDS to cook forever!) 1 onion, diced 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 (8 ounce) package white mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons minced garlic  1 teaspoon thyme  1 teaspoon sage 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon…