Ingredients and Weight:
- Rice: 4 cups (cooked)
- Chicken breast: 1 pound (cut into cubes)
- Shrimps: 1 pound (cleaned and deveined)
- Andouille sausage: 6 oz (sliced)
- Bell peppers: 2 (red and green, chopped)
- Onion: 1 large (chopped)
- Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
- Oil: 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
- Cayenne pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Stock cube or chicken broth: 2 cups
- Bay leaves: 2-3
Preparation Time:
- Pre-cooking preparation: 15 minutes (chopping, slicing, etc.)
- Cooking time in Instant Pot: 30-40 minutes (including pressure build-up)
Difficulty Level:
[Level 3] - Moderate. Requires basic cooking skills and following of instructions.
Preparation Method Steps:
- Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode and add oil.
- Add chicken cubes and cook until no longer raw, about 5 minutes.
- Add shrimps and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until shrimps turn pink.
- Add sausage, bell peppers, and onions, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and stir for another minute.
- Add rice, stock cube or chicken broth, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” mode, and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
- Once the cooking is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the rest of the pressure.
- Remove bay leaves, stir the jambalaya, and serve hot.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving - based on 8 servings)
Calories: Approx. 450-500 per serving (depending on ingredients used)
Fat: Approx. 15-20g per serving (depending on type of rice and oil used)
Carbs: Approx. 60-70g per serving (depending on rice quantity)
Protein: Approx. 25-30g per serving (depending on meat quantity)
Dish Characteristics:
- Bold flavors with a mix of spicy and savory tastes.
- A perfect blend of seafood and poultry with a traditional jambalaya flavor profile.
- Ideal for those who enjoy hearty dishes with a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper.
User Comments:
- “Love how easy this dish is to make in the Instant Pot!”
- “The combination of chicken and shrimps is excellent!”
- “This dish is perfect for a family gathering!”
- “The spiciness level is just right for my family.”
- “The aroma while cooking was amazing!”
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to clean and devein shrimps properly to avoid any sandiness in the dish.
- Adjust the spiciness level according to your preference by adding or reducing cayenne pepper or other spices like chili flakes or paprika.
- Use a good quality chicken broth or stock cube to enhance the flavor of the jambalaya.
