Instant Pot Louisiana Seafood, Chicken, and Sausage Gumbo
Louisiana seafood and chicken gumbo is usually served every year for Christmas dinner in my family. We take a break from the traditional turkey feast and switch it up a little bit. I used to use a method to prepare the gumbo that was stove-top and also involved using the slow-cooker. I used the slow-cooker for shredded chicken. Now that I have an Instant Pot I figured I would use it for the gumbo this year. I didn’t stop at just using it for shredded chicken. I gave up the stove-top method as well.
Calories: 389 Fat: 16G Net Carbs: 34G Protein: 32G
The Instant Pot saves so much time with this recipe. Cooking rice can take forever on the stove. With the Instant Pot, I added the rice and water. Set the pot for 12 minutes, and then I chopped up all of the veggies needed for the gumbo and gathered the spices. What I love most about the Instant Pot is you can multi-task without having to keep a close eye. That level of piece of mind is so rewarding.
Every time I visit New Orleans I make sure to get my fix of delicious gumbo. Jambalaya and beignets are consumed….so is crawfish. The list goes on and on. I truly love Creole cuisine. I would love to fly to New Orleans just for a foodie excursion.
The key to great gumbo lies in the herbs, spices, and the ROUX. A roux is a thickening agent. It helps keep a dish from being too watery and soupy. A roux combines oil and flour. I typically use butter and flour when I create a roux. Herbs and spices are just as important. The right herbs will provide amazing flavor for the gumbo.
There are so many different ways to prepare gumbo, in terms of meat. You can go with seafood only and use items like shrimp, crab, crab legs, scallops, white fish, oysters and more. You can use whatever cut of chicken and type of sausage you want.
I opted for chicken breast and chicken sausage so that I could lighten-up the recipe some, while still experiencing the amazing taste. Definitely, add whatever you feel will work best for you.
Let me tell you…..my entire home was filled with the most amazing aroma while this dish was cooking. After the Instant Pot came to pressure and began its countdown, I could smell those herbs going to work.
This dish is not overly spicy. If you are strongly opposed to spicy, eliminate the cayenne pepper. If you prefer an added kick, you can add chopped jalapeno for additional spice.
Going forward I will probably always use my Instant Pot for my gumbo. I devour this dish throughout the year, outside of the Christmas season, as well. Now that I have done an experiment with test run, this recipe will definitely be on the Christmas dinner menu this year. I am excited that I can free up some additional time to either prep another dish or maybe spend some quality time playing video games with family. Let’s hope that it ends up being quality time…but since I can’t seem to keep myself out of the kitchen I won’t hold my breath!
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Instant Pot Louisiana Seafood, Chicken, and Sausage Gumbo
Instant Pot Louisiana Seafood, Chicken, and Sausage Gumbo with shrimp is an easy pressure cooker recipe with okra, Creole seasoning that is Cajun and spicy.
Ingredients
White Rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup long grain enriched white rice
Gumbo
- 2 6 oz skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- 1 chicken andouille sausage link sliced into pieces
- 1 cup green peppers chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1-2 cups frozen okra chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic I used jarred
- 2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
- 1 14.5 oz can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup water
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes optional
Seasonings
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp ground basil
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp Creole Seasoning I used Tony Chachere
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
White Rice
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Add 1 1/2 cups of water and the rice to the Instant Pot. Close and seal the pot. Cook on Manual High-Pressure Cooking for 12 minutes
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When complete, allow the steam to release naturally for 10 minutes instead of quick release.
Gumbo
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Turn the Instant Pot on the Saute function. Add 1 tbsp of the olive oil to the pot. Then add the chicken sausage. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Remove the chicken sausage from the pot. Add the butter and remaining tbsp of olive oil to the pot. While it melts add the flour in 3 phases. Add the first phase and whisk. Add the second phase, and so on.
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Continue to whisk until the roux turns peanut butter brown. It should turn brown within a few minutes of whisking. Press Keep Warm/Cancel on the Instant Pot so the roux does not burn.
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Add the green peppers, celery, and onions. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the veggie are soft.
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Add all of the seasonings, garlic, and worcestershire sauce to the pot.
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Next add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, okra, and Better Than Bouillon. Stir. Add the water.
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Place the chicken breasts in the pot and return the chicken sausage to the pot.
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Close the pot and seal. Cook on Manual High-Pressure Cooking for 15 minutes. When complete, allow the steam to release naturally for 10 minutes instead of quick release.
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Remove the chicken from the pot and shred.
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Place the Instant Pot on the Saute function. Add the raw shrimp and shredded chicken to the pot.
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Cook for a few minutes until the shrimp turns bright pink.
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Serve the gumbo alongside the cooked white rice.
Jacque Hastert
December 4, 2017 @ 5:34 pm
I am in love with this recipe! All the flavors go together so well.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
December 4, 2017 @ 5:36 pm
I absolutely adore gumbo!! Your instant pot version looks so delicious! I am going to have to make this real soon and surprise my hubby since he loves it just as much as I do.
Ben Myhre
December 4, 2017 @ 6:16 pm
This looks like an awesome recipe.
Deanna
December 4, 2017 @ 6:43 pm
YUM!!! This looks soo comforting! I love a big bowl right now
Cheapskate Cook
December 4, 2017 @ 7:17 pm
Oh man, I want to learn how to make good gumbo. Pinning this!
Dannii
December 4, 2017 @ 7:57 pm
Oh I am going to have to try this. It’s bringing back some happy memories of the food I ate in New Orleans.
Amber Myers
December 4, 2017 @ 8:19 pm
This looks so tasty! My kids would love it. They love anything with shrimp!
Jenn jG
December 4, 2017 @ 8:22 pm
Yum this recipe looks delicious! I love anything with shrimp and I love how since it seems! Going to have to give it a try
Helene
December 4, 2017 @ 8:36 pm
Just by the look of it I can tell you that I am craving this jumbo badly right now! And I had dinner earlier! It looks perfect.
Heather @ Kraus House Mom
December 4, 2017 @ 8:48 pm
I love my Instant Pot, the best gift I ever got. My son and husband would love this soup.
Julie
December 4, 2017 @ 9:31 pm
Yummy! I like the comfort food aspect of this recipe. Shrimp is a winner in our home too.
Sues
December 4, 2017 @ 9:42 pm
This looks so delicious and like the perfect next recipe for my Instant Pot! Love it for a cold evening 🙂
Jennifer Banz
December 4, 2017 @ 10:58 pm
I love the looks of those perfectly cooked shrimp!
Sarah Bailey
December 4, 2017 @ 11:41 pm
Oh my goodness now this is right up my street, I have to admit I do love a good seafood dish and this sounds perfect.
Sarah Bailey
December 4, 2017 @ 11:49 pm
Oh my goodness now this is right up my street, I have to admit I do love a good seafood dish and this sounds perfect.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
December 5, 2017 @ 12:06 am
Hmm, gumbo! Yum! I haven’t had a good gumbo since my daddy made a big pot years ago. I’ll have to give this a try when I get an Instant Pot!
Ana De- Jesus
December 5, 2017 @ 12:26 am
I have acually never tried a gumbo before as I am a vegetarian but I would love to adapt your recipe using quorn chicken and quorn sausage!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
December 5, 2017 @ 2:04 am
I am new to the instant pot game. This looks like a great recipe to try!
Jen Walker
December 5, 2017 @ 5:12 am
I really want an Instant Pot, and what a great way to break one in! I’ve not had gumbo in a long time, and this looks delicious!
emman damian
December 5, 2017 @ 7:38 am
This Instant Pot Louisiana Seafood, Chicken, and Sausage Gumbo looks so good! I would like to cook it soon!
Pospi Otuson
December 5, 2017 @ 10:01 am
Am beginning to feel hungry seeing this.
It looks great and am also sure it will taste great as well 😊
Thanks for the guide and also for sharing
Sarah Bailey
December 5, 2017 @ 2:15 pm
Oh yum this sounds absolutely delicious – I love anything with seafood in and this mixes so much YUM!
Courtney Blacher
December 5, 2017 @ 3:22 pm
It looks really yummy! So tempting and mouth-watering! I’ll have to try this fantastic recipe!
Ravmeet Oberoi
December 5, 2017 @ 3:45 pm
I am so hungry after reading this post! I should not have read this during work. The recipe seems like one I can follow. Thank you!
MONNKA
December 5, 2017 @ 5:24 pm
I love shrimp! I can not wait to try this. It looks really tasty!
TColeman
December 5, 2017 @ 5:33 pm
I love everything about this and how easy it is too. I need to give it a try!
Joanna
December 5, 2017 @ 5:49 pm
The gumbo looks so yummy! And it’s amazing how quick it is to make. I actually have some prawns in my freezer and was wondering what recipe to use them in. This sounds like it could be a winner.
Siti Aana
December 5, 2017 @ 7:49 pm
After reading this post and looking at the photos, I need instant pot badly. <3
corinne & kirsty
December 5, 2017 @ 9:31 pm
I love seafood! I had pasta with crab not so long ago! This gumbo looks delicious! i never had gumbo!
Sondra Barker
December 6, 2017 @ 3:46 am
I love my instant pot because it makes cooking so easy! This recipe so yummy and I can’t wait to try it
Sondra xx
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Suzanne Spiegoski
December 6, 2017 @ 5:58 am
Wow this seafood, chicken and sausage gumbo looks and sounds great! I will definitely give it a try.
Kiwi
December 7, 2017 @ 1:18 pm
I love Creole gumbo. Now I am feel like I am due for a trip to Lousiana!
Kitty
December 10, 2017 @ 2:10 am
Omg that looks yummm and perfect for this chill weather… would love to try this recipe 😀
Rachel
January 1, 2018 @ 8:09 am
This looks great – thoughts on doubling it in the instant pot? Is that too much food that cook at once? Have a big crowd coming today.
staysnatched
January 1, 2018 @ 1:18 pm
Yes, doubling the recipe should work just fine.
Shanthie
January 17, 2018 @ 9:20 pm
How long would you cook if you were to use chicken thighs instead of breasts? TIA
staysnatched
January 17, 2018 @ 9:27 pm
Hi there! You can use the same cooking time if you plan to shred the chicken.
Selena
January 18, 2018 @ 10:36 am
How much chicken is in this recipe only 6 ounces of chicken?
April B Eldridge
January 23, 2018 @ 3:25 pm
Selena, the amount of meat is personal preference. There is no right or wrong amount.
April B Eldridge
January 23, 2018 @ 3:29 pm
Being born and raised in Louisiana, I have been making roux since I was knee high to a duck. It has always taken me 30+ minutes to make it on the stove. How is it that the saute feature on the IP is able to get it done faster? I’m very new to the IP game.
Now, if we could just figure out how to boil crawfish and make king cakes in this thing, that would be great. LOL
staysnatched
January 23, 2018 @ 3:31 pm
It isn’t the saute feature that speeds up the process. It’s the pressure cooking technology that cooks the rice faster and the actual gumbo faster. I’m with you on the king cakes! I thought about doing one, but got scared! Crawfish should be fairly easy. You’ve just given me an idea for another recipe!
Taylor
February 9, 2018 @ 9:35 pm
This is fantastic! Followed it to a T except forgot the garlic. I used the red can of Slap Ya Mama and it had a great kick to it! Never been able to successfully make gumbo until today- thank you thank you thank you!! My Louisianan husband loved it. Will be keeping this recipe forever.
staysnatched
February 11, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
I am SO happy that you enjoyed this recipe. So glad your Louisianan husband loved it. I hope you try more of my recipes.
Erica D Jones
March 3, 2018 @ 1:21 pm
Great recipe! Everyone loved it! Thank you very much!
staysnatched
March 4, 2018 @ 5:06 pm
I’m glad you enjoyed it! You’re welcome.
T
March 23, 2018 @ 9:48 pm
Made this tonight. Instructions for the Roux are great, best I’ve ever had one turn out when I did it this way. I did have to substitute the bullion and broth and water for the kind of chicken broth I can have (I’m MSG intolerant) so I added a little Filé but this was easily one of the best Gumbos I’ve ever had (I might even have enjoyed it more then Emeril’s in Vegas)
staysnatched
March 23, 2018 @ 10:13 pm
Wow! Your comment really warmed my heart. Thanks so much for trying this recipe. I am glad you enjoyed it. It is one of my favorites. My family always requests that I make this gumbo when they visit. I hope you try more of my recipes.
Baygirl
May 3, 2018 @ 10:04 am
I read in the instructions for the instapot that adding flour to a recipe can cause it to burn on the bottom. Has anyone had a problem with that..
staysnatched
May 3, 2018 @ 10:12 am
I’ve added cornstarch and flour to the pot and never had a problem. I only add it if liquid is involved.
Julia
May 19, 2018 @ 12:42 am
Hi! How many ounces is the can of chicken broth?
staysnatched
May 19, 2018 @ 3:39 pm
Hi there! 14.5oz