How to Make Instant Pot® Cajun Jambalaya - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a flavorful and easy one-pot meal, then this Instant Pot® Cajun Jambalaya recipe is just what you need. With the help of the Instant Pot, this classic Creole dish comes together in no time, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. Packed with a medley of meats, vegetables, and rice, this jambalaya is a satisfying and hearty dish that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 2 chicken breasts, chopped in small pieces
  • 2 andouille sausages, sliced
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Rinse rice. Combine wet rice and chicken broth in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid and set valve to sealing. Choose Rice function. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer rice to a bowl and keep warm.
  • Rinse out pot liner and choose Saute function. Add grapeseed oil, chicken, and sausage; saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add celery, bell pepper, and onion. Saute 1 more minute. Add tomatoes, Creole seasoning, and Cajun seasoning. Add shrimp and cook just until tails curl up, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve jambalaya on top of or mixed into the cooked rice.
  • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 1016mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 594mg