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Instant Pot Gumbo Recipe: A Simple Guide

This Instant Pot Gumbo Recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic Southern dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup okra, sliced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions: 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat oil. Add chicken and sausage, cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened.
  • Stir in flour, paprika, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, okra, and the cooked chicken and sausage back to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release the pressure.
  • Serve the gumbo over cooked rice.

Notes:

Feel free to adjust the spice level to your preference.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Gumbo, Instant Pot, Southern Cuisine
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