Perfectly Cooked Jambalaya Recipe | Instant Pot Recipes | #CookingWithChaz

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is a leaner protein option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

Cut bell peppers into cube-like shapes.

Dice celery in half and then chop into small pieces.

Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot until hot.

Sear diced smoked turkey sausage for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.

Add chopped vegetables to the pot and sauté until slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste for color and flavor.

Add creole seasoning, all-purpose seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder to taste.

Incorporate green seasoning mix and a bit of butter for flavor.

Pour in chicken stock to deglaze the pot and prevent sticking.

Add diced tomatoes and rinsed parboiled rice to the pot.

Pour in the remaining warm chicken stock and add bay leaves.

Do not stir after adding rice; let it sit to absorb juices.

Set the Instant Pot to pressure cooker mode and cook for 8 minutes.

After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the pot.

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