Description
A flavorful and hearty Instant Pot Jambalaya recipe that combines andouille sausage, chicken, vegetables, and Cajun spices for a delicious one-pot meal.
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
Andouille Sausage:
- 2 tsp. neutral oil, such as canola
- 12 oz. andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 1/2" pieces
Vegetables:
- 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped (about 1 c.)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 c.)
- 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (about 3/4 c.)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Seasonings:
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tsp. Cajun seasoning with salt (or 2 tsp. salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 2 tsp. kosher salt), divided
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
Chicken:
- 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
Broth:
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Garnish:
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- Tabasco hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse rice under cool running water until water runs clear.
- Cook Sausage: Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” setting and heat oil. Cook sausage until browned, then transfer to a bowl.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the Instant Pot, combine bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves, Worcestershire, thyme, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until slightly softened.
- Add Chicken and Rice: Season chicken and add to the pot with rice and broth. Pressure cook for 8 minutes, then release pressure.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff the jambalaya, add the sausage, mix, and top with scallions. Serve with hot sauce.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce to taste.
- This jambalaya freezes well for future meals; simply store in airtight containers.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like okra or tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg