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Instant Pot Jambalaya

Savory rice dish with vegetables and meat in a white bowl.
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Instant Pot jambalaya is a perfectly seasoned mixture of chicken, spicy sausage, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings. It’s always a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced (I use Aidells)
  • 2 to 3 boneless chicken thighs, about 12 ounces, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces medium to large shrimp, optional
  • 1 1/2 cups diced onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, well rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: sliced green onions, thyme leaves, or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Sausage: Select the Instant Pot sauté function and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the sliced sausage. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned on both sides. Remove the sausage to a plate and set aside. 
    Smoked sausage is sautéed in the Instant Pot.
  2. Sauté the Chicken: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pot. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the sausage to the plate. 
    Chicken is sautéed in the Instant Pot.
    Cook the Vegetables and Aromatics: Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent. Stir in the garlic, Creole seasoning, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring often. 
    Diced onions, celery, and bell peppers in the Instant Pot.
  3. Deglaze, Add Remaining Ingredients, and Pressure Cook: Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the sausage and chicken to the pot. Add the rice, pressing it gently into the liquid without stirring. Spoon the tomatoes with their juices on top—do not stir. 
    Lock the lid in place, choose pressure cook, and set the time for 7 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 5 minutes and then do a quick release. 
    Pressure cooker lid in the sealing position.
  4. Finish the Dish: Taste and add salt, as needed, then stir in the green onions. 
    A serving bowl of Instant Pot jambalaya with chicken and spicy sausage.
  5. Serve: Spoon the jambalaya into bowls or a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, fresh thyme leaves, or sliced green onion tops. Enjoy! 
    A serving bowl of Instant Pot jambalaya with chicken and spicy sausage.

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