Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya (Printable Version)
A hearty Southern classic with tender chicken, smoky Andouille sausage and fluffy rice infused with rich Cajun flavors in your Instant Pot.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
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12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
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1 ½ cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1 small onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
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2 ½ cups chicken broth
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1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
→ Seasonings and Garnish
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Sliced green onions, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil and brown the sausage slices for about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
02 -
Add chicken chunks, season lightly, and sear until browned. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
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Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until softened (3–4 minutes). Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
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Deglaze the pot with a splash of broth, scraping up brown bits.
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Stir in diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, and return sausage and chicken to the pot. Add rice and pour in the remaining broth. Stir gently to combine without overmixing.
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Seal the lid and set to High Pressure for 7 minutes. Allow 5 minutes natural release, then quick release remaining pressure.
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Fluff rice gently, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.