Insta-Pot Jambalaya

This is one of those meals that looks like you did A LOT when really the Instant Pot did most of the work lol. It’s loaded with chicken, sausage, pork, super flavorful, and makes a huge pot. Also the leftovers are somehow even better.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the chicken and pork and let them brown for about 3–4 minutes. They do not need to be completely cooked yet!! We’re just getting some color on them. Take them out and set them aside.

Step 3

Throw the sliced sausage in and let it brown for another 2 minutes, then take that out too.

Step 4

Now add the onion, green pepper, red pepper and celery. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until everything starts to soften.

Step 5

Add the garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, salt and pepper and stir for about 30 seconds. Your kitchen should already smell ridiculously good at this point lol.

Step 6

Pour in about 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and SCRAPE THE BOTTOM of the pot really well. Do not skip this because the Instant Pot loves to yell burn at you over absolutely nothing.

Step 7

Add your chicken, pork and sausage back in.

Step 8

Add the rice, diced tomatoes, the rest of the chicken broth and bay leaves.

Step 9

Don’t go crazy stirring everything once the rice is in. Just gently make sure the rice is mostly covered with liquid.

Step 10

Put the lid on, seal it and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 8 minutes.

Step 11

When it’s done, let it naturally release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release whatever pressure is left.

Step 12

Take out the bay leaves and fluff everything together.

Step 13

Taste it and add more Cajun seasoning or salt if it needs it. Then throw some chopped green onions and parsley over the top.