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Jambalaya Recipe Instant Pot

A delicious blend of savory meats, spices, and rice, cooked effortlessly in an Instant Pot for a flavorful New Orleans-inspired dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Start by setting your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode.
  2. Add the olive oil and let it heat up.
  3. Add the diced chicken and sausage, cooking until browned.
  4. Stir in the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery.
  5. Mix in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  6. Pour in the diced tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, and cayenne.
  7. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
  8. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to 'Sealing'.
  9. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  10. After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then switch to 'Venting'.
  11. Once safe to open, stir in the frozen peas.
  12. Fluff the jambalaya with a fork and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  13. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For added flavor, let the jambalaya rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the spices to meld.