Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya Recipe
Description
Chicken Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish with a unique flavor combination of rice, chicken, tomatoes, and spices. It's a one-pot meal that is easy to make in the Instant Pot, and it's both hearty and savory. It's perfect for busy weeknights or for entertaining. The best part is that it can be made with ingredients you probably have on hand in your pantry or refrigerator. You can customize it with whatever ingredients you have on hand, making it a great go-to dish.
Prep Time
Prep time for this Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya is about 10 minutes. This includes gathering the ingredients, preparing the vegetables, and measuring out the spices. The actual cooking time in the Instant Pot is about 20 minutes.
Cook Time
Cook time for this Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya is about 30 minutes. This includes the 10 minute prep time, plus the 20 minute cook time in the Instant Pot. The Instant Pot will come to pressure quickly and then will cook the jambalaya for 20 minutes before releasing pressure.
Ingredients
For this Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya, you will need: 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 red bell pepper, diced, 1 green bell pepper, diced, 1 onion, diced, 1 cup of long-grain white rice, 1 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of chicken broth, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
To make this Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya, begin by heating the olive oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned. Add the bell peppers and onion and cook for a few minutes more. Add the rice, tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, Creole seasoning, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Close and lock the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual pressure cook for 20 minutes. When the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Open the lid and remove the bay leaf. Serve and enjoy.
Equipment
You will need an Instant Pot for this recipe. You will also need measuring cups and spoons, a cutting board and knife, and a wooden spoon for stirring the ingredients.
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if you are feeding a larger crowd. You can also add other ingredients such as sausage, shrimp, or vegetables. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately 300 calories, 8g of fat, 40g of carbohydrates, and 25g of protein.
Recipe Tips
When making this Instant Pot Chicken Jambalaya, make sure to use long-grain white rice. The rice needs to be cooked evenly, and long-grain white rice will ensure that it is. You can also adjust the seasoning level to your own personal preference. Feel free to add more or less of the Creole seasoning, oregano, and thyme to suit your own tastes. Also, make sure to let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure. This will ensure that the rice is cooked evenly and is not mushy.
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