Name: Instant Pot Jambalaya
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
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 -; 2 tsp. kosher salt -; 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 -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Instant Pot Jambalaya

1. 2 c. long-grain white rice -

2. 2 tsp. neutral oil, such as canola -

3. 12 oz. andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 1/2" pieces -

4. 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped (about 1 c.) -

5. 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 c.) -

6. 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (about 3/4 c.) -

7. 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped -

8. 2 dried bay leaves -

9. 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce -

10. 1 tsp. dried thyme -

11. 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper -

12. 4 tsp. Cajun seasoning with salt (or 2 tsp. salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 2 tsp. kosher salt), divided -

13. 2 tsp. kosher salt -

14. 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces -

15. 3 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

16. 4 scallions, finely chopped -

17. Tabasco hot sauce, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Jambalaya

1. Stage

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

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

In Instant Pot, combine bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves, Worcestershire, thyme, pepper, and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning with salt (or 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning without salt plus 1 teaspoon salt). Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Stage

Season chicken with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning with salt (or 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning without salt and 1 teaspoon salt). 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.

5. Stage

Unlock lid and fluff with a fork. Add reserved sausage and mix to combine. Top with scallions. Serve with hot sauce alongside.