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instant pot jambalaya
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Instant Pot Jambalaya

This easy instant pot jambalaya is the fastest way to make this flavorful Creole dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Pressurizing Time10 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Rice
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 610kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thigh meat diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 pound uncooked shrimp peeled and de-veined
  • 1 pound andouille sausage
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning mild store-bought or homemade
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
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Instructions

  • Turn on saute mode. When hot, add half the oil and the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to the plate and blot with a paper towel to remove oil, if necessary.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the remaining oil to the inner pot and pour in the chicken, bell pepper, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Turn off saute mode. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken broth to the pot and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, and rice. Stir all together.
  • Lock the lid. Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and cook on high for 8 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
  • Stir the rice mixture, then stir in the shrimp and sausage. Replace the Instant Pot lid and allow the ingredients to heat through for 5 minutes on Keep Warm mode.

Notes

  • Be aware that Cajun seasoning varies wildly in heat level. Be sure to check your to make sure it's not going to end up too spicy for you!
  • You don't have to use all of the different proteins. If you want, only use one or two.
  • You can use long grain or Arborio rice, which will give it more of a risotto texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 1232mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2080IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg