Epic Cajun Jambalaya: Shrimp, Chicken and More

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil, divided

  • 14ouncesandouille sausage, sliced

  • 1mediumonion, chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, crushed

  • 1poundboneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

  • 1green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2stalkscelery, chopped

  • 1(28 ounce) candiced tomatoes

  • 1pounduncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ½teaspoondried thyme

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonseasoned salt

  • ¼teaspoonpepper

  • ¼teaspoonhot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

  • 2tablespoonschopped green onions

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook sausage slices until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove sausage from pot and set aside.

  2. Add remaining olive oil to the pot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add chicken, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until chicken starts to brown on the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Add browned sausage, diced tomatoes with liquid, shrimp, thyme, salt, seasoned salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce; stir until well combined. Turn off the Sauté function. Close and lock the lid.

  3. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid after the pressure has released completely.

  5. Serve jambalaya garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
25%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Cholesterol
144mg
48%
Sodium
939mg
41%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2g
5%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
27g
55%
Vitamin C
22mg
25%
Calcium
75mg
6%
Iron
5mg
25%
Potassium
443mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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