Instant Pot Cajun Sausage and Rice

Instant Pot Cajun Sausage and Rice

from triedtestedandtrue.com
25 min
4 servings

Instant Pot Cajun Sausage and Rice is a hearty dish, packed with flavor and veggies! Throw everything in the Instant Pot, and you’ve got a delicious one pot meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper (diced into medium pieces)
  • 1 large yellow or orange bell pepper (diced into medium pieces)
  • 3/4 cup celery (diced into small pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes OR 1/2 a medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 12-20 ounces Cajun Style Andouille Sausage
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice or jasmine rice

Directions

  1. 1

    Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot and adjust to high. Add the olive oil and let it warm up. Add the bell peppers, onion, celery, sausage, garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, and oregano. Saute for about 3-5 minutes or until very fragrant.

  2. 2

    Deglaze the pot by adding the soy sauce, broth, and water. Turn off the Instant Pot and scrape all the browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Do not skip this step, or else you might get a burn notice during the pressure cook stage.

  3. 3

    After all the browned bits are lifted from the pot, add the rice and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Close the lid and turn the knob from venting to sealing.

  5. 5

    Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and cook for 5 minutes on high pressure. Allow a 10 minute natural pressure release.

  6. 6

    Remove the lid and fluff the rice. Serve immediately.