Description
Spicy instant pot chicken and sausage jambalaya brings Louisiana’s culinary magic to home kitchens with remarkable ease. Hearty rice, tender meats, and bold spices create a satisfying meal that transports diners straight to New Orleans.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) andouille sausages, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 14.5 ounces (411 grams) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare andouille sausage by sautéing in hot oil within the Instant Pot until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same pot, sear chicken pieces quickly, scraping up any caramelized sausage remnants. Incorporate diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic, allowing residual heat to soften vegetables.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, dried basil, thyme, and sugar over the mixture. Add rice, thoroughly coating grains with aromatic spices and oil.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices and chicken broth. Gently stir to ensure rice is completely submerged in liquid, creating an even cooking environment.
- Seal Instant Pot lid, positioning valve to sealing. Pressurize on high for 5 minutes. After timer sounds, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release remaining pressure.
- Delicately fluff rice with a fork. Reintroduce reserved sausage slices atop the jambalaya. Cover with unpressurized lid for 5 additional minutes to harmonize flavors and warm sausage. Lightly mix before serving.
Notes
- Choose spicy andouille sausage for authentic Cajun flavor, ensuring a robust and zesty jambalaya that packs a punch.
- Swap chicken with shrimp or tofu for versatile protein options that cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds.
- Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch, preventing clumpy texture and ensuring perfectly separated grains in the final dish.
- Allow natural pressure release for the first five minutes to help rice absorb liquid evenly and maintain ideal moisture without becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole/Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg