Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 13 oz andouille sausage (sliced (such as 1 package Hillshire Farm or Johnsonville Andouille Sausage))
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (seeds removed and diced )
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning, use less if you prefer things less spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1½ cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes (with the liquid)
  • 2 cups chicken broth ((1 14-oz can can be used))
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce ((omit if you prefer less spicy))
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 green onion (sliced)
  • 2 bay leaves

Instruction

  • Turn your instant pot on to sauté mode (regular sauté, not high or low). Once it is fully heated, add the olive oil and the sliced sausage. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the sausage browns a bit. Remove from the instant pot and set aside.
  • Next, add the diced onion and bell pepper to the instant pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are a bit translucent. Add the garlic and jalapeño and sauté for another minute.
  • Stir in the Cajun seasoning, thyme, and tomato paste. Stir in the rice. Mix well to make sure your rice is well incorporated with the rest the ingredients in your instant pot. Sauté this for about a minute. Turn off sauté mode by selecting cancel on your instant pot.
  • Add the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, hot sauce (if using), and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well, and add the cooked sausage, green onion, and bay leaves.
  • Using a wooden spoon or strong spatula, scrape the bottom of your instant pot - this will prevent any burn notices as your instant pot may have built up some food residue when sautéing.
  • Close the lid on your instant pot by screwing it tightly and set the valve to sealing. Set your instant pot to high pressure for 7 minutes.
  • Naturally release for about 15 minutes to make sure that all of the flavors are incorporated, and your rice is fully cooked. Then release the rest of the pressure manually. Stir, remove the bay leaves, and enjoy!