Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo

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🍲 Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo with Chicken & Shrimp 🍤

Comfort Food with a Cajun Soul

✨ Introduction

Few dishes say comfort, culture, and celebration quite like Louisiana gumbo. This Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp brings deep, slow-simmered flavor to your table in a fraction of the time — without losing the heart of the dish. Rich, savory, and packed with tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and the holy trinity of vegetables, this gumbo tastes like it’s been cooking all day.

One spoonful and you’ll understand why gumbo isn’t just food — it’s a tradition.

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📜 A Little History

Gumbo is one of Louisiana’s most iconic dishes, born from a blend of African, French, Spanish, and Native American influences. The name is believed to come from a West African word for okra, one of gumbo’s earliest thickening agents. Over time, roux became the backbone of many Cajun and Creole versions, creating the deep, nutty flavor gumbo is known for today.

Every family has their own recipe — and every pot tells a story.

🧈 Ingredients

For the Gumbo Base

1 lb chicken thighs, diced
1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
½ cup flour (for roux)
½ cup oil or butter
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Additional Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Green onions and parsley for garnish

Optional: okra or andouille sausage

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode.
Add oil and flour, stirring constantly to form a roux.
Cook until roux turns a deep golden brown.
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened.
Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning.
Add chicken, broth, bay leaf, and paprika.
Seal lid and cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes.
Quick release pressure.
Add shrimp and simmer on Sauté for 5 minutes until shrimp are pink.

🔥 Cooking Methods

Instant Pot Method (Fast & Flavorful)

Deep flavor in under 40 minutes

Stovetop Method (Traditional)

Simmer 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally

🧬 Formation – How Gumbo Comes Together

The roux builds the foundation, adding depth and richness. The vegetables melt into the base, while the chicken infuses the broth with flavor. Shrimp are added last to stay tender, creating a perfectly balanced gumbo that’s thick, hearty, and soul-warming.

❤️ Why People Love Gumbo

Rich, layered flavor
Comforting and filling
Perfect for gatherings
Tastes even better the next day
A true taste of Louisiana

Gumbo isn’t rushed — even when it’s made fast.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 For the Lovers of Cajun & Creole Cooking

This dish is loved by:

Southern food fans
One-pot meal lovers
Instant Pot cooks
Comfort food seekers
Anyone who loves bold flavor

🍚 Serving Suggestions

Serve over hot white rice
Add crusty French bread
Top with green onions and parsley
A dash of hot sauce if you like heat

🌿 Conclusion

This Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp proves that tradition and convenience can live in the same pot. It’s rich, soulful, and packed with flavor — the kind of meal that brings people together and keeps them coming back for more.

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