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Instant Pot Jambalaya

URL: https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/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

  • 2 Tbsp Parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients before starting to cook.
  2. Sprinkle shrimp with Cajun seasoning and set aside.
  3. Use the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and heat olive oil.
  4. Brown the sausage on both sides, then remove to a paper towel.
  5. Cook shrimp until halfway done, then remove to a paper towel.
  6. Cook chicken for a couple of minutes until slightly browned, then remove.
  7. Add remaining olive oil and sauté onions, celery, and bay leaf until softened.
  8. Add garlic, jalapeño, and green pepper, and cook for 30 seconds.
  9. Stir in salt, marjoram, thyme, and remaining Cajun seasoning.
  10. Add chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, and stir well.
  11. Layer the rice on top without stirring, then add diced tomatoes on top.
  12. Add chicken back into the pot, pressing it down gently.
  13. Turn off the Sauté setting and seal the lid.
  14. Set to Pressure Cook for 6 minutes on high pressure.
  15. After cooking, let it sit for 4 minutes for natural release, then release remaining steam.
  16. Open the lid and add shrimp and sausage, stirring gently.
  17. Let it sit for 5 minutes to finish cooking the shrimp.
  18. 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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