Easy Instant Pot Jambalaya

instant pot jambalaya with a spoon inside and a striped linen napkin

This Instant Pot jambalaya tastes authentic and will really spice up your dinner plans. It's a delicious, Louisiana recipe made with andouille sausage, shrimp, rice, and vegetables. The jambalaya is gluten free, dairy free, and paleo too.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Instant Pot Jambalaya

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 390kcal

Author Monica Stevens Le

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 pound andouille sausage
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 small green bell peppers chopped
1 head of celery diced
6 garlic cloves minced
big pinch of kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 cup long grain white rice rinsed and drained
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes see notes
1 3/4 cups bone broth or low sodium chicken broth
1 pound medium-size cooked shrimp
1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chives chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Heat the oil up for 2 minutes while the Instant Pot is on "Sauté" mode. on Sauté. Add the sausage slices, and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Pour in the thyme, Creole seasoning, and rice. Stir until the rice is well coated in everything. Press "Cancel" to stop the cooking.
Add in the tomatoes, their juices, and the broth. Stir well with a wooden spoon or spatula, being sure to scrape up any food that is sticking to the bottom of the insert.
Lock the lid, and move the valve to "Sealing" position. Cook on "Manual" and "High Pressure" for 8 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 5 minutes. Next, carefully move the valve to "Venting." Release the remaining pressure.
Stir everything together and fluff the rice. Stir in the cooked shrimp, sausage, and green onions. Top off with fresh chives. Place the Instant Pot lid back on top to allow everything to heat through nicely. Enjoy hot.

Notes

Diced tomatoes: Feel free to use regular diced tomatoes or tomato sauce.
Sausage: Purchase a smoky sausage. Andouille is my recommendation for tons of flavor and authentic taste.
Rice: Be sure to use long-grain white rice. A short-grain rice will turn to mush in the Instant Pot.
Broth: Use a low sodium chicken broth or bone broth. There will be lots of saltiness and goodness from the sausage.

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