Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with this Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo featuring tender chicken and juicy shrimp. This hearty dish brings together a medley of spices, fresh vegetables, and protein, creating a comforting one-pot meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can have this rich gumbo ready in just an hour, allowing you to enjoy authentic Cajun cuisine without spending all day in the kitchen. Serve it over fluffy rice for a satisfying dinner that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz chicken sausage link (sliced)
- 1 cup long grain enriched white rice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 24 oz chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped green peppers
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- Traditional Cajun spices (including cayenne pepper and Creole seasoning)
Instructions
- Sauté the sliced chicken sausage in olive oil until browned; set aside.
- Create a roux by combining butter and flour, cooking until dark brown.
- Add onions, green peppers, celery, and garlic to the roux; sauté until softened.
- Stir in water, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (if using), okra, chicken breasts, spices, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes; allow natural release.
- Stir in raw shrimp and let them cook with residual heat until pink.
- Remove bay leaf before serving over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg