Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups cooked rice
• Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes in Instant Pot, plus 10 minutes for thickening

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Turn on the Instant Pot to the "Sauté" setting and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
2. Brown the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side, then remove from the pot and set aside.
3. Add the sausage, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the chicken broth, water, thyme, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
5. Return the chicken thighs to the pot, secure the lid, and set the valve to "Sealing."
6. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/4 cup of the gumbo liquid.
9. Stir the flour mixture into the gumbo and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened.
10. Serve over rice, garnished with green onions if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 40g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful
• Comforting and satisfying
• Versatile dish that can be customized to taste

User Comments:

• "This gumbo was amazing! It was so easy to make and it tasted like I spent hours cooking it."
• "The combination of chicken and sausage was perfect, and the flavors were well-balanced."
• "I loved that I could customize the gumbo to my taste by adding more or less cayenne pepper."
• "This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again."
• "I highly recommend serving this gumbo with rice. It soaks up all the delicious flavors."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If using raw sausage, cook it thoroughly before adding it to the gumbo.
• Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to taste.
• Gumbo can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.