Description
Savor the bold flavors of the bayou with this Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp. Hearty, spiced broth infused with succulent shrimp and tender chicken awaits, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz chicken beef sausage link
- 1 cup long grain enriched white rice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 24 oz chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped green peppers
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- Traditional Cajun spices
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté and heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup flour, stirring constantly for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook until roux turns chocolate brown and smells nutty.
- Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and celery; stir for 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add diced chicken thighs and stir to coat in the mixture.
- Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, scraping the pot’s bottom.
- Close the lid, set steam release to sealing, and cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Perform a quick pressure release and add peeled shrimp.
- Set to sauté for 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or bread.
- Adjust spice levels based on your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Louisiana Gumbo, Chicken, Shrimp