Pressure Cooker Jambalaya With Peppers Celery Recipe

Dive into a flavorful, one-pot Pressure Cooker Jambalaya! This recipe delivers authentic Cajun spices and juicy seafood and chicken in a fraction of the time. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe is adaptable to your favorite pressure cooker (stovetop or electric). Impress your family with this vibrant and delicious dish – ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 541.9 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Jambalaya With Peppers Celery

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How to Make Pressure Cooker Jambalaya With Peppers Celery

  1. Set your electric pressure cooker to the browning/sauté function. Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced, and 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined.
  2. Stir well after each addition.
  3. Sprinkle meats with 1 tbsp Creole seasoning, 1 tsp dried thyme, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste).
  4. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and shrimp is pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  5. Add 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, and 2 stalks celery, chopped to the pressure cooker.
  6. Add the remaining 1 tbsp Creole seasoning, 1 tsp dried thyme, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. Stir in 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, and 4 cups chicken broth.
  8. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  9. Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  10. Remove the lid, stir in ½ cup chopped fresh parsley and the cooked chicken, sausage, and shrimp.
  11. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

61 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

31g

Carbs

16g