Instant Pot Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb (225 g) smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2-3 celery stalks, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cup (300 g) long-grain rice
• 1 1/2 cup (350 ml) chicken stock
• 1/2 lb (225 g) cooked prawns
• 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
• 2-3 spring onions, sliced (for garnishing, optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Turn on the Instant Pot and select the...: Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. When it's hot, add the olive oil and smoked sausage. Sauté for 5 minutes or until browned, then remove from the pot and set aside.

2. 2

   Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4-5...: Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink.

3. 3

   Add the onion, celery and bell peppers and...: Add the onion, celery and bell peppers and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Next, stir in the thyme, basil, garlic, and...: Next, stir in the thyme, basil, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Stir for a few minutes until fragrant, then turn off the sauté function.

5. 5

   Add diced tomatoes, long-grain rice, and chicken stock....: Add diced tomatoes, long-grain rice, and chicken stock. Mix well.

6. 6

   Close the lid and set the Instant Pot...: Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high-pressure cooking for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   When the cooking time is up, allow the...: When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release the pressure by moving the valve to the venting position.

8. 8

   Carefully open the lid, stir in the cooked...: Carefully open the lid, stir in the cooked sausage, then add the prawns.

9. 9

   Close the lid again to allow the prawns...: Close the lid again to allow the prawns to warm in the residual steam for 5 minutes or until cooked.

10. 10

    Open the lid and give the jambalaya a...: Open the lid and give the jambalaya a good stir.

11. 11

    Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions and...: Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions and fresh parsley if desired.