Description
A comforting and flavorful gumbo made with chicken and shrimp, perfect for family gatherings and chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
- Optional: cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat the vegetable oil.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, bay leaf, and salt; mix well.
- Close the lid and set to ‘Manual’ on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Do a quick release of the pressure and stir in shrimp; let sit for about 5 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
- Serve hot over rice if desired and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: gumbo, chicken, shrimp, instant pot, comfort food, Cajun, Southern, easy, quick