Description
Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is a savory one-pot meal that captures the essence of Cajun cooking in just 40 minutes. This dish combines tender chicken, flavorful andouille sausage, and fluffy rice, all enhanced by traditional jambalaya spices. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s quick enough for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for special occasions. Enjoy the rich flavors and aromas as this hearty meal brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups long grain white rice
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1.75 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Cajun seasoning and other spices
Instructions
- Sauté sausage in the Instant Pot until browned and set aside.
- Cook chicken briefly, then add vegetables and sauté using residual heat.
- Stir in seasonings and rice to coat.
- Add tomatoes and broth; ensure rice is submerged.
- Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
- Fluff rice, add sausage back on top, cover briefly to let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the jambalaya rest after cooking to meld the spices. Customize with shrimp or additional vegetables based on your preference. Adjust liquid if using brown rice; increase cooking time accordingly.