Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with this Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo featuring tender chicken and succulent shrimp. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights, offering a rich and comforting experience without hours of cooking. The key to this gumbo’s depth lies in its homemade roux, which creates a warm base infused with classic Cajun spices. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can whip up this hearty meal quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Enjoy a bowl over fluffy rice or savor it as a soup, and elevate your dining experience with simple yet delicious accompaniments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- 1 cup long grain enriched white rice
- 10 oz chicken sausage
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped green peppers
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1–2 cups frozen chopped okra
- Chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables (green peppers, celery, onion).
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, adding olive oil. Sauté sliced chicken sausage until browned, then set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux; cook until deep brown (5–7 minutes).
- Add chopped vegetables and minced garlic to the roux; cook until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Return sausage to pot, then add chicken breasts, okra, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, water, and broth. Stir well.
- Seal the pot and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes. Allow natural release for 10 minutes before manually releasing remaining pressure.
- Stir in raw shrimp and let them cook in residual heat until pink (about 5 minutes).
- Remove bay leaf before serving over cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg