Instant Pot Jambalaya is a quick and flavorful version of the Louisiana classic. Made with chicken, sausage, shrimp, vegetables, and rice, this one-pot recipe is hearty, comforting, and ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
1lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
1/2lb sausage, sliced
1/2lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1onion, diced
1bell pepper, diced
2cloves garlic, minced
1cup long-grain white rice
1can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
2cups chicken broth
1tsp Cajun seasoning
2tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1
Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat olive oil, add sausage, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
3
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
4
Stir in rice, diced tomatoes with liquid, and chicken broth. Scrape bottom of pot to deglaze.
5
Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Return sausage and chicken to pot.
6
Seal lid and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release.
7
Stir in shrimp, close lid, and let sit for 5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
8
Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Keywords:
Jambalaya, Family dinner, Instant pot, Cajun,