*Pro Tip: Make sure to add the chicken in Instant Pot first and then the rice on top to avoid the “Burn” error (as shown in photo below). Then add 2 cups (440g) well drained jasmine rice in Instant Pot. Push all ingredients to one side, then add the browned chicken thighs with all its meat juice back in the Instant Pot. Now, set aside the browned chicken thighs, then saute the shrimps for another 30 seconds – 1 minute.įinally, set aside the shrimps to be used after pressure cooking because they’re already fully cooked at this point. Flip the chicken and shrimps, then brown this side for another 3.5 minutes. Season the other side of chicken thighs and shrimps with salt and black pepper. Place 1 ¼ lb (565g) chicken thighs on one side of the Instant Pot (seasoned side face down) and shrimps on the other side of Instant Pot, then brown them for 3.5 minutes. Pat dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel, then season one side of the chicken thighs with kosher salt and black pepper. Now, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in Instant Pot (you can also use 2 tbsp olive oil). *Pro Tip: Make sure Instant Pot is as hot as it can be in order to induce a maillard reaction. Wait until it says “HOT” on the screen (takes roughly 8 minutes).

🙂įirst, press “Saute” button to “Sauté More” function to heat up Instant Pot. It will switch to “ON” on the screen. *Note: We’ve developed this Instant Pot Jambalaya recipe with Chicken, Andouille Sausage, and Shrimps, but you can easily customize it with your favorite proteins or what you have on hand.

Textures: Jambalaya offers a really satisfying mouthfeel – bouncy shrimps, meaty juicy sausages, tender chicken, bits of crunch from peppers + onions + celery, mixed into easy-to-eat rice (that has soaked in all the flavorful juices), finished with a refreshing green onions crunch. It’s believed that Jambalaya was born when Spanish settlers were trying to recreate their popular paella dish using Louisiana ingredients.įlavors: Jambalaya shines through with complex, bold, vibrant cajun/creole flavors that excite your tastebuds! Incredibly flavorful rice dish that offers a taste of savory, umami, tangy, sweet, zesty, spicy sensations.

Jambalaya is a well-loved classic New Orleans meat and rice dish, crafted with African, French, and Spanish influences. Also, Check out Our Handpicked Instant Pot Accessories What is Jambalaya?

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