Pressure Cooker Cajun Chicken And Sausage Stew

Name: Pressure Cooker Cajun Chicken And Sausage Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs whole chicken breasts, with bone cut into smaller pieces; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 carrots, sliced; 6 medium potatoes, cut into 4ths; 1 cup white pearl onion; 3 cups baby portabella mushrooms, thickly sliced; 6 cups chicken broth; 14 ounces of hillshire lite smoked sausage, sliced thickly; 2 teaspoons tony charchere cajun seasoning; 1 pinch thyme; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs whole chicken breasts, with bone cut into smaller pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 carrots, sliced
6 medium potatoes, cut into 4ths
1 cup white pearl onion
3 cups baby portabella mushrooms, thickly sliced
6 cups chicken broth
14 ounces of hillshire lite smoked sausage, sliced thickly
2 teaspoons tony charchere cajun seasoning
1 pinch thyme
salt and pepper

1
Heat butter and olive oil, over medium-well, in the bottom of a heavy , larger size, pressure cooker.
2
Add chopped onions and garlic. Add chicken and mix up. Brown chicken ( mixed with the onions/garlic) by turning frequently.
3
Add all the other ingredients. The chicken stock should come up almost to the top of the ingredients so that they are almost covered. Add more chicken broth if necessary. Make sure that the pressure cooker is no more than 2/3 full.
4
Bring up to pressure and cook for about 45 minutes. Turn heat off and let the pressure come down naturally ( about 20 plus minutes give or take).
5
Before serving-adjust seasoning with additional slat and pepper if necessary.

1149

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs whole chicken breasts, with bone cut into smaller pieces, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pressure Cooker Cajun Chicken And Sausage Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!