Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the jambalaya
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2 tablespoons oil, divided
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12 ounces andouille sausages, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
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1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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3 green onions, chopped
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3 ribs celery, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
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14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
# Instructions:
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Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add andouille sausage slices and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot. Add the chicken pieces and cook for one minute, scraping up the browned bits from the sausage. Turn Instant Pot off. Add the chopped yellow onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook for one minute in the residual heat.
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Add the Cajun seasoning, dried basil, thyme, sugar, and rice to the pot and stir to combine, coating the rice with the oil and seasonings.
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Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, and salt. Stir gently to combine, making sure all rice is submerged in liquid.
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Secure the Instant Pot lid and turn valve to sealing position. Cook on Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes. When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
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Carefully open the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork. Add the reserved sausage slices on top of the rice and return the Instant Pot lid (unpressurized) to let the mixture rest for an additional 5 minutes. This allows the sausage to warm through and the flavors to meld. Stir lightly before serving.
# Notes:
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Authentic jambalaya contains the "holy trinity" of Cajun cooking: bell peppers, onions, and celery, which creates its distinctive flavor base.
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For a spicier version, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or use a spicy andouille sausage.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and the flavor often improves overnight.