Pressure Cooker Cajun Chicken Sausage and Rice

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4.5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    233 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American, Cajun

Pressure Cooker Cajun Chicken Sausage and Rice

Pressure Cooker Cajun Chicken Sausage and Rice is a super easy weeknight meal prepared in under 30 minutes or made ahead and stored in the freezer!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 12 oz al fresco Roasted Pepper & Asiago Chicken Sausage
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1-1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth
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Instructions

  1. Peel and dice onion, mince garlic and dice bell pepper.
  2. Slice all 4 of the chicken sausages into ¼ inch sized slices. 
  3. Add the 2 tbsp olive oil and diced onion to the Pressure Cooker. Put on the saute feature and when you hear it gently sizzing, stir often until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, and sliced sausage and saute 1-2 minutes or until little some of the edges get golden on the sausage.

MAKE IT NOW

  1. Add diced bell pepper, 1-1/2 tbsp tomato paste, 1-1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 2 cups chicken broth. Stir gently to combine. Place lid on and seal. Cook on High pressure for 10 minutes, then do instant release to release the steam. Stir gently and serve immediately.

MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL

  1. Transfer sausage and onion cooked mixture to a medium bowl to cool. Add Add diced bell pepper, 1-1/2 tbsp tomato paste, 1-1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 2 cups chicken broth to a labeled container. Add cooled sausage mixture. Seal container and freeze.

COOK FROM FROZEN

  1. Run outsides of container under hot water for a few minutes until it can be released. Pour into Pressure cooker. Place on saute feature and saute until you have around 1/4 cup of liquids in the bottom. Place lid on and seal. Cook on High pressure for 10 minutes, then do instant release to release the steam. Stir gently and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you like your Cajun Chicken and Rice on the spicier side consider upping the cajun seasoning by adding another half or full tablespoon. 
  • I prefer jasmine rice for this recipe but you can use long grain rice if you prefer. 
  • Freeze for up to 4 months for best results. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 901mg (38%) Potassium 208mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 895IU (18%) Vitamin C 24.6mg (27%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 901mg 38%
Potassium 208mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 895IU 18%
Vitamin C 24.6mg 27%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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