Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
535 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya Recipe
Description
Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya Recipe brings together chicken breast chunks, spicy andouille sausage, and aromatic vegetables including onions, red and green bell peppers, and celery. These elements are simmered with garlic, crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and a Cajun seasoning blend in the Instant Pot, which melds the flavors efficiently under high pressure. After cooking, the cooked rice is folded in, absorbing the savory sauce and tying together the ingredients into a single cohesive dish.
The flavor profile balances the smokiness of andouille sausage with the tang of tomatoes and the earthiness of Cajun spices. The vegetables provide texture contrast and freshness within the stew-like base. This jambalaya is served warm and can be a standalone meal or paired with a simple green side salad.
The method is straightforward: all ingredients except rice go into the Instant Pot for a 14-minute high-pressure cook followed by a quick release. This makes it convenient yet flavorful, suitable for anyone wanting a classic jambalaya with a hands-off cooking approach.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced into ½ inch pieces, links
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 onion (diced into small pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced into large pieces)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced into large pieces)
- 2 talks celery (sliced)
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz can)
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 cups rice cooked
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except for the cooked rice to an Instant pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 14 minutes.
- After the cook time, do a quick release to remove the pressure from the Instant Pot.
- Remove the lid, stir in the cooked rice and then serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1056mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1065mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1554IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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