Instant Pot Jambalaya
Ingredients
The main ingredients
-
1
lb
Shrimp (41-50 count), peeled & deveined
-
1 ½
Tbsp
Cajun Seasoning, divided (or use Creole)
-
3
Tbsp
Olive Oil, divided
-
1
lb
Chicken Breast, cubed (or use thighs)
-
1
lb
Andouille Sausage, cut in ½" rounds
-
1
lg
Onion, chopped
-
2
ribs
Celery, chopped
-
1
Bay Leaf
-
4
lg cloves
Garlic, pressed or finely minced
-
1
lg
Jalapeño, deseeded and diced
-
1
Green Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
-
½
tsp
Kosher Salt
-
½
tsp
Marjoram, dried
-
1
tsp
Thyme Leaves, dried (not ground thyme)
-
2
cups
Chicken Broth, low sodium
-
1
Tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce
-
1 ½
cup
Long Grain White Rice, rinsed
-
1
(14.25 oz) can
Diced Tomatoes, with juice
Garnish
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook.
- Sprinkle shrimp with Cajun seasoning and set aside.
- Use the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and heat olive oil.
- Brown the sausage on both sides, then remove to a paper towel.
- Cook shrimp until halfway done, then remove to a paper towel.
- Cook chicken for a couple of minutes until slightly browned, then remove.
- Add remaining olive oil and sauté onions, celery, and bay leaf until softened.
- Add garlic, jalapeño, and green pepper, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in salt, marjoram, thyme, and remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Add chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, and stir well.
- Layer the rice on top without stirring, then add diced tomatoes on top.
- Add chicken back into the pot, pressing it down gently.
- Turn off the Sauté setting and seal the lid.
- Set to Pressure Cook for 6 minutes on high pressure.
- After cooking, let it sit for 4 minutes for natural release, then release remaining steam.
- Open the lid and add shrimp and sausage, stirring gently.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes to finish cooking the shrimp.
- Stir and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve with parsley and hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
562
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
55g
Total protein
37g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
200mg
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