Instant Pot Jambalaya

Name: Instant Pot Jambalaya
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 12 ounces Andouille or smoked Cajun sausage (sliced into 1-inch rounds); 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch chunks); 1 small yellow onion (diced); 1 small red or green bell pepper (diced); 1 stalk celery (minced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 2 cups low sodium chicken stock; 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning (for seasoning rice ); ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 dried bay leaf; 2 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed well); 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce; ½ tablespoon hot sauce (optional); 12 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional); 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (for shrimp); 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for shrimp)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:3min

Made with rice, smoked sausage, tomatoes, and optional shrimp, this easy recipe for Instant Pot Jambalaya sings with classic Cajun flavors and comes together in record time.

Updated at: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:29:45 GMT