Instant Pot Jambalaya

Instant Pot Jambalaya

quick, delicious and healthy

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 50m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

458
calories
18g
fat
44,4g
carbohydrates
28,2g
protein
129mg
cholesterol
1009mg
sodium
Instant Pot Jambalaya

Recipe Description

I love my instant pot and this Instant Pot Jambalaya recipe is one of my all time favorites. It’s quick and simple to make and the end result is a perfectly cooked delight! Jambalaya is a popular dish in Louisiana and consists mainly of meat and vegetables mixed with rice. It makes a fantastic Mardi Gras meal.

Start by cooking sausage and chicken pieces in the Instant Pot. Remove and set to one side while you brown the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Add broth, diced tomatoes, rice, bay leaves, thyme, sausage, chicken and Cajun seasoning, stirring well to combine ingredients. Cook on high pressure. Once cooked, stir in seasoned shrimp and leave until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Stir in parsley and serve garnished with chopped scallions.

To make Instant Pot Jambalaya, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Instant Pot Jambalaya

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat Instant Pot

    5 min
    Step 1 - Instant Pot Jambalaya

    Set the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting. Allow to heat on the high temperature setting for 5-8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook sausage

    5 min
    Step 2 - Instant Pot Jambalaya

    Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil and ½ a pound of sliced smoked sausage and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until browned. Remove the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon and set to one side.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken

    5 min
    Step 3 - Instant Pot Jambalaya

    Place 1 pound of chopped chicken thighs in the pot. Sprinkle with ½ a teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Cook while stirring for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove the cooked chicken pieces and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add vegetables

    5 min
    Step 4 - Instant Pot JambalayaStep 4 - Instant Pot Jambalaya

    Add ¾ cup of chopped yellow onion, ½ cup of chopped celery, ½ cup of chopped green bell pepper, and ½ cup chopped red bell pepper to the Instant Pot and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften. Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook while stirring constantly for about 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add remaining ingredients

    3 min
    Step 5 - Instant Pot JambalayaStep 5 - Instant Pot Jambalaya

    Add 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 2 cups of uncooked rice, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves, the cooked sausage and chicken and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning. Stir well to fully combine ingredients.

  6. 6

    Close and cook

    20 min
    Step 6 - Instant Pot Jambalaya

    Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot. Cover the pot with the lid and lock into place. Turn the steam release handle to the SEAL position. Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK on HIGH pressure for 7 minutes. (It will take 10 to 15 minutes to come up to pressure before cooking begins.)

  7. 7

    Season shrimp

    2 min
    Step 7 - Instant Pot Jambalaya

    In a separate bowl, toss 1 pound of shrimp with ½ a teaspoon of smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.

  8. 8

    Add shrimp to pot

    10 min
    Step 8 - Instant Pot JambalayaStep 8 - Instant Pot Jambalaya

    When the cooking stops, carefully turn the steam release handle to VENTING position, and let steam fully escape (float valve will drop). This will take around 3 - 4 minutes. Remove the lid from the cooker, and stir in the seasoned shrimp. Return the lid to the cooker, and let stand for 8 - 10 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Instant Pot Jambalaya

    Stir in the parsley and serve garnished with chopped scallions.

This Instant Pot Jambalaya is a fantastic recipe - quick and simple! Come back to leave a review below if you try this one.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Quincy80
October 25, 2024
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So easy, thank you

Breezy
September 19, 2024
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Yum!

Beverly Smith
July 22, 2024
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Superb flavor explosion!

Gabriela Sanchez
March 22, 2024
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Me encantó! Rapido y delicioso! Hice para Mardi Gras con amigos.

Xena74
January 17, 2024
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Delicious! My husband loved it and it was so easy to prepare. I made it for our family gathering, and everyone asked for the recipe. The spices blend perfectly, bringing a taste of Louisiana to our home. Will make again for sure!

Queenie
October 1, 2023
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Superb meal choice!

Tim Adams
April 13, 2023
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Superb!

George
February 23, 2023
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This Instant Pot Jambalaya turned out super flavorful! My kids loved it, and it's now our go-to for family dinners. So happy with the result.

Marco
November 20, 2022
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Delicious and quick!

Victor Johnson
November 7, 2022
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This Instant Pot Jambalaya is simply fantastic! I made it for a family party, and everyone loved it. It's easy to prepare and so full of flavor.

Nina
October 10, 2022
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This jambalaya is lit! Super easy and tastes just like NOLA! Made it for friends, they loved it!

CajunChuck
October 7, 2022
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Superb! I made this Jambalaya last Mardi Gras, and it brought my friends together for a fantastic night. The flavors are vibrant and really remind me of New Orleans. Can’t wait to make it again!

Emanuele
July 15, 2022
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Superb flavor explosion!

Maggie
July 12, 2022
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Wow! This Jambalaya is lip-smacking delicious! Made it for my best friend's birthday party, and it was a hit! Everyone was begging for the recipe. Can't wait to make it again for Mardi Gras!

Clara
April 13, 2022
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Yum! This Instant Pot Jambalaya was a hit at our Mardi Gras party! My kids couldn’t stop asking for more, and hubby was super impressed with the flavors. I love how easy it was to make! Definitely going to be a regular in our dinner rotation!

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