Cajun Jambalaya Recipe

YIELDS:
8-10 servings PREP TIME:
30 mins TOTAL TIME:
1 hr 10 mins CAL/SERV:
389

Jambalaya is an American Creole and Cajun rice dish consisting of meat and vegetables mixed with rice. It is of French, African, and Spanish influence. While similar, the Cajun style differs from Creole in that it usually doesn’t include tomatoes or even seafood (other than shrimp).

Equipment:

Fine-mesh sieve for cleaning the rice
Instant Pot
Teaspoon
Cutting board/mat for meat preparation
Medium-sized bowl
Fork for fluffing!
Serving plate or bowl

Ingredients:

2 c. long-grain white rice

2 tsp. neutral oil, such as canola

12 oz. andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 1/2" pieces

1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped (about 1 c.)

1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 c.)

2 medium stalks celery, chopped (about 3/4 c.)

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 dried bay leaves

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

4 tsp. Cajun seasoning with salt (or 2 tsp. salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 2 tsp. kosher salt), divided

8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces

3 c. low-sodium chicken broth

4 scallions, finely chopped

Tabasco hot sauce, for serving

Directions:

Step 1

In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse rice under cool running water until water runs clear.

Step 2

Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” setting and heat oil. Cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.

Step 3

In Instant Pot, combine bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves, Worcestershire, thyme, pepper, and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Season chicken with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Add chicken, rice, and broth to pot. Stir to combine, then press “Cancel” on the Instant Pot. Seal lid and set to “Pressure Cook” on High for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining steam.

Step 5

Unlock lid and fluff with a fork. Add reserved sausage and mix to combine. Top with scallions. Ready to serve.

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