30-60 min8 servingsamerican

Jambalaya

By Time Magazine

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8 Servings

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30-60 min

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Medium

Jambalaya
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 18 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Celiac, Dairy Free, Gluten Free

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 1/2 cups andouille sausage
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups brown rice
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1 cup red bell pepper
  • 1 cup green bell pepper
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp
  • 12.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • Sliced scallions
Andouille, a spiced, heavily smoked sausage, is the signature ingredient in this classic Creole dish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Press Sauté function on the Instant Pot and use Adjust to select “More” mode. When the word “Hot” appears, swirl in oil.
  2. Add sausage to uncovered instant pot, cooking for 4 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove sausage from cooker.
  3. Add in chicken to instant pot; cooking for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  4. Stir in 2 1⁄2 cups water and next 8 ingredients on the list to the Instant Pot (brown rice through bay leaves). Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot.
  5. Turn the steam release handle to “Sealing” position. Press Manual; select “High Pressure,” and use [-] or [+] to choose 18 Minutes pressure cooking time. When time is up, turn cooker off. Open the cooker using Quick Pressure Release.
  6. Stir in sausage, Old Bay seasoning, shrimp, and tomatoes.
  7. With lid off, press Sauté, and use Adjust to select “More” mode. When mixture comes to a boil, turn the Instant Pot off.
  8. Press Sauté, and use Adjust to select “Normal” mode. Simmer 5 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently. Turn cooker off. Remove inner pot from cooker; let stand 15 minutes before serving.
  9. Divide jambalaya among 8 bowls . Garnish with sliced scallions, if desired. Enjoy!

About the chef

Time Magazine

Time Magazine is a world-renowned publication recognized for its authoritative coverage of global events, culture, and lifestyle. While its primary focus is on impactful journalism, Time occasionally explores the culinary world by offering readers engaging food content, including features on food trends, health-conscious eating, and the cultural significance of meals. Through select recipes and culinary insights, Time Magazine provides inspiration for readers looking to explore diverse flavors and modern cooking techniques, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the broader lifestyle landscape.

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