Skillet Chicken Stew

1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 can tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
1 lb.  chicken breasts
2 c. chicken broth
1 can kidney beans
1 c. frozen peas

Saute carrots, celery, and onions for five minutes.   Add tomato paste, tomatoes, thyme, and bay leave.   Add chicken breasts and chicken broth.  Simmer 25 minutes with the lid on.  Add 1 can kidney beans or other beans.  Cook 5 minutes.  Add frozen peas.  Cook 5 more minutes.  Serve.