Instant Pot Gumbo

ladle full of shrimp and broth in instant pot

Traditional gumbo might be a lot of work, but this Instant Pot Gumbo is easy and tasty and so quick to make you can have it any time you get the craving! Less than 10 ingredients and done in minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Cajun

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 172kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

6 quart Instant Pot

Ingredients

8 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs chopped
8 baby carrots chopped
2 celery stalks chopped
1/2 small sweet onion chopped
2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
2 tablespoons small tapioca pearls
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning blend
2 cups chicken broth
8 oz small shrimp peeled deveined and tail-off (thawed)

Instructions

Add all ingredients except shrimp to pressure cooker
Add lid, seal and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes
Allow a 10 minute natural pressure release then release remaining pressure
Turn pot to saute and once it comes to a simmer add shrimp
Simmer 5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through
Serve with rice or as desired

Notes

Optional: thicken soup by adding a paste of flour/water or cornstarch/water to the pot when you add shrimp. Let simmer until thickened
Add more seasoning or some chopped andouille sausage for spicier gumbo

To meal prep:

Add all ingredients except shrimp to a freezer safe container or zipper bag, store in fridge up to 3 days / freezer up to 3 months.
If cooking from frozen add 5 extra minutes of cook time + an add'l 1/4 C. water
Continue with recipe as written after pressure cooking is complete

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