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Instant Pot Jambalaya Recipe

Instant Pot Jambalaya Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Yield: 8 - 10 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. Rinse the Rice: In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse rice under cool running water until water runs clear.
  2. Cook Sausage: Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” setting and heat oil. Cook sausage until browned, then transfer to a bowl.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the Instant Pot, combine bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves, Worcestershire, thyme, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until slightly softened.
  4. Add Chicken and Rice: Season chicken and add to the pot with rice and broth. Pressure cook for 8 minutes, then release pressure.
  5. 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