Get Ready for Mouthwatering Instant Pot Gumbo!

This instant pot gumbo is packed with Creole flavors. Making gumbo can be time-consuming so speed things up by using your multi-functional pressure cooker. Garnish with chopped flat-leaf parsley, if desired, and serve over rice.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 1 ½poundsskinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces

  • ½poundandouille sausage, sliced

  • ½cupvegetable oil

  • ½cupall-purpose flour

  • 1mediumonion, chopped

  • 1green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2stalkscelery, chopped

  • 1tablespoonminced garlic

  • 4cupschicken broth

  • 1(14.5 ounce) candiced tomatoes

  • 1 ½cupssliced okra

  • 2teaspoonsblack pepper

  • 1teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 1teaspoondried thyme

  • 1teaspoonCreole seasoning

  • 1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add 1 tablespoon oil, chicken, and sausage to the pot; cook for 6 minutes. Remove meat with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add 1/2 cup oil and flour to the pot. Whisk until roux is the color of peanut butter, about 10 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring continually to prevent burning, for 5 minutes. Turn the pot off.

  2. Add broth, tomatoes, okra, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, Creole seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Stir in cooked chicken and sausage. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions and set the timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories538
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
40g
51%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Cholesterol
96mg
32%
Sodium
1383mg
60%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
27g
Vitamin C
25mg
126%
Calcium
59mg
5%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
512mg
11%

* 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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