Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add oil and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour turns a dark reddish-brown color, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken, sausage, chicken broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
4. Secure the lid and set the pressure release valve to the “sealing” position. Select “manual” or “pressure cook” and set the time for 10 minutes.
5. When the cooking time is finished, quick release the pressure. Carefully remove the lid and discard the bay leaf.
6. Serve the gumbo with cooked white rice and garnish with parsley.

Interesting Facts

• Gumbo is a traditional Creole dish that originated in Louisiana.
• Gumbo is usually made with a roux, which is a mixture of fat (oil or butter) and flour.
• Gumbo is usually served over rice.
• Gumbo can be made with a variety of meats and vegetables.