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Need a quick weeknight meal? Check out my Instant Pot Chicken and Kielbasa Creole served over rice or couscous

Instant Pot Chicken and Kielbasa Creole

A flavorful New Orleans inspired dish made quickly in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz. kielbasa
  • 1 c. chopped onions
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1/2 c. chopped carrots
  • 1/2 c. celery chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 1/2 c. tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 c. rice cooked

Instructions

  • Place the boneless chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Cut the kielbasa into 1 inch disk and sprinkle around the chicken breasts.
  • Add the onions, peppers, carrots, celery, and garlic cloves to the pot.
  • In a medium bowl combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Mix well and pour over top of the chicken and vegetables in the Instant Pot.
  • Place the lid on the pot and turn to high pressure for 20 minutes. If you have frozen chicken put it on high pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Once the timer beeps allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes then open the vent to release the remaining pressure.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred. Return to pot and mix to combine.
  • Serve over top of rice.

Notes

Recipe adapted fromSkinnytaste