Indian Spiced Chicken

Name: Indian Spiced Chicken
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the dish; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger; 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped; 1 cup basmati rice; 6 to 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed (optional); 4 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)