Cajun Chicken-Sausage Jambalaya
6
Points®
Total time: 33 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 23 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Our homemade Cajun seasoning is fantastic on chicken and sausage. It’s fresher and more intense than the pre-made kind and only takes a few minutes to prep.
Ingredients
Uncooked turkey kielbasa
6 oz, sliced
Canned diced tomatoes
1 cup(s), fire roasted, drained
Fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
1 cup(s)
Uncooked long grain brown rice
¾ cup(s)
Table salt
¾ tsp(s)
Onion
1 medium
Bell pepper
1 item(s), medium, red, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Celery
3 stalk(s), medium, sliced
Garlic
3 clove(s), large, finely chopped
Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast
10 oz
Scallions
3 medium, sliced
Hot pepper sauce
1 tsp(s)
Instructions
1
Spray bottom of 6-quart Instant Pot with nonstick spray; press Sauté. When Hot is displayed, add kielbasa and cook, turning once, until browned, about 3 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer sausage to plate. Press Cancel to turn off pot.
2
Add tomatoes, broth, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to pot, mixing well. Lock lid, making sure vent is closed. Press Rice setting and select Low Pressure; set cooking time for 15 minutes. When time is up, press Cancel to turn off pot. Move steam release valve to Venting position to quickly release pressure.
3
Remove lid. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, and kielbasa. Place chicken on top and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Lock lid, making sure vent is closed. Press Pressure Cook and select Low Pressure; set cooking time for 5 minutes. When time is up, press Cancel to turn off pot. Move steam release valve to Venting position to quickly release pressure. Remove lid.
4
Transfer chicken to cutting board. Using two forks, pull chicken apart into bite-size pieces; stir back into rice mixture. Spoon jambalaya into serving bowl and sprinkle with scallions. Serve with hot sauce
5
Per serving: 1 1/2 cups
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