Super Kickin’ Instant Pot Jambalaya

Cajun, Creole, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb. Kielbasa, sliced (you can also use Andouille)
  • 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. Creole seasoning
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. hot sauce (like Crystal hot sauce)
  • 2 tsp. basil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 cups cooked rice, or cauliflower rice
  • Optional: raw, peeled shrimp

Method

  1. Set your Instant Pot to sauté on medium. Season the chicken thighs with two teaspoons of the Creole seasoning. Add to the Instant Pot and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken, and add the chopped veggies (onion, celery, and bell pepper). Sauté until they are tender.
  3. Add the garlic, tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste to the pot.
  4. Return the chicken to the pot and add the two tablespoons of Creole seasoning, the oregano, the basil, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir together.
  5. Cover and switch the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.
  6. When the cooking is done, release the pressure using the Quick Release method. Once the pressure is gone, remove the lid.
  7. Add the Kielbasa to the pot and let sit, covered, about 15 minutes. If you are opting to have shrimp, add it as well.
  8. Serve over hot rice