Description
Savor the vibrant essence of Louisiana with this Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo featuring chicken and succulent shrimp. This dish is a captivating blend of rich, aromatic flavors and hearty textures that brings New Orleans to your dining table in under an hour. The robust roux, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables merge beautifully to create a comforting one-pot meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this gumbo is not only delightful but also versatile enough to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup long grain enriched white rice
- 10 oz chicken sausage link, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped green peppers
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1–2 cups frozen chopped okra
- 3 garlic cloves
- 24 oz chicken broth (3 cups)
- Spices: bay leaf, dried basil, cayenne pepper, oregano, Creole seasoning, thyme
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and slicing sausage.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and butter; once melted, stir in flour until dark brown.
- Add onions, celery, green peppers, and garlic; sauté for five minutes.
- Incorporate sliced sausage until lightly browned.
- Pour in water and chicken broth; mix well. Add tomatoes, okra, shrimp, spices, and bay leaf.
- Close the lid and set to 'Manual' high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow natural release for ten minutes before quick-releasing remaining pressure.
- Serve hot over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg