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Savory rice dish with vegetables and meat in a white bowl.

Instant Pot Jambalaya

Diana
Instant Pot jambalaya is a perfectly seasoned mixture of chicken, spicy sausage, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings. It's always a hit!
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Servings 6 servings
Course Chicken, Creole Cuisine, Instant Pot, Rice, Sausage
Cuisine Cajun/Creole
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

  • 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. 
  • 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. 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. 
  • 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. 
  • Finish the Dish: Taste and add salt, as needed, then stir in the green onions. 
  • Serve: Spoon the jambalaya into bowls or a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, fresh thyme leaves, or sliced green onion tops. Enjoy! 
Keyword andouille sausage, chicken, Creole cooking, Instant Pot jambalaya, jambalaya, rice, tomatoes
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