Description
Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is a quick, flavorful one-pot Cajun dish that brings the bold tastes of Louisiana to your table in under an hour. This recipe features tender chicken and spicy andouille sausage, perfectly seasoned with aromatic spices and cooked alongside rice for a hearty meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, this easy-to-follow dish requires minimal cleanup, making it a favorite among novice and experienced cooks alike. You can customize it with your choice of vegetables or proteins, ensuring everyone enjoys a delicious, personalized plate. Enjoy the rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces andouille sausage
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 ribs celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, add oil, and brown the sliced sausage for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, cook chicken for one minute while scraping browned bits from the pot.
- Stir in chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook for one minute on residual heat.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning, rice, diced tomatoes with juices, and chicken broth.
- Secure the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. After cooking, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, add reserved sausage on top, cover for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize your jambalaya by adding shrimp or other vegetables like okra. Ensure accurate liquid measurement to prevent mushy rice. Letting the dish rest after cooking enhances flavor melding.