This quick and easy, healthy Instant Pot chili, with a little Cajun flair, is sure to become a family favorite! It’s dairy/grain/gluten free and makes great leftovers! Perfect for meal prep!
Instant. Pot. Cajun. Chili.
AKA: the post that Mr. FFF almost wrote because he wanted to DECLARE HIS LOVE FOR IT to you, my BFF’s, out in internet land.
However, after the first sentence, I realized that should NEVER EVER HAPPEN.
So, as per usual, Imma tell you about it instead.
You guys. This is THE recipe that will DEFINE that moment in your life when you realize we are finally in COMFORT FOOD SEASON. No longer are beaches and bikinis dictating our food choices, causing us to eat things like Greek healthy broccoli salad or some kale salad recipe.
Now it’s about COZY warm food-feels hugging the inside of your tummy, making you feel totally UNDERSTOOD, nourished and LOVED.
This chili – with a CREOLE TWIST – is THAT food.
Cajun chili is exactly like it sounds. Similar to no bean whole30 keto chili in the Instant pot but full of addicting, spicy notes of paprika and cayenne pepper, punches of zesty garlic and onion and laced with juicy burst of andouille sausage, ground chicken and tender shrimp. <–This ain’t no vegan chili friends. It’s got the MEAT.
You might even be able to flake up some honey Cajun salmon and throw it in if you want MORE meat.
It’s got the that creamy tomato flavor profiles mish-mashing together with deep, chewy kidney beans, that gives it similar flavors and textures that you’d expect to find when you faceplant into a steaming bowl of cozy-comfort-food-chili.
Think of it like if you took jambalaya tailgating. EXACTLY LIKE THAT.
I probably do not need to tell you the reason why The Hub-o-rama loved this chili so much that he ALMOST wrote a love letter, in the form of a blog post, about it. If you remember the Cajun cauliflower casserole and Cajun cauliflower tater tots casserole, you will remember that he basically asks me to make Cajun flavored things on the reg’. Although he did once tell me to make Cajun grilled cod and it was amazing. So, SOMETIMES he has the right idea.
However, I usually make him Cajun flavored things packed with hidden vegetables, and I think it sort of crushes his little man-food-loving heart.
UNTIL NOW.
Yes, internet friends, I have reclaimed my “superstar wife status” gold star with this recipe and, lemme tell you, YOU. WILL. TOO.
Exciting thing we did NOT talk about: like a good bowl of Instant Pot Four Bean Chili, this chili is made in about 30 MINUTES.
SRSLY. Crazy-delicious flavors are developed, the ULTIMATE texture of tender beans and juicy meat happens in ONLY ONE HALF OF AN HOUR.
The Instant Pot. Quickly putting food in our bellies, and kitchen-gadget love in our hearts, since 2017.
This magical contraption lets your sauté your ingredients, pressure cook ALL the flavors together into a creamy bowl of YUM and reduce e’rythang to the ULTIMATE creamy-not-soupy consistency ALL IN ONE POT. I’ve been making ALL my dinners in this little contraption, and one of our current go-tos is Instant Pot Southwestern Chicken and Rice from Meaningful Eats!
Also. Confession 4 U: this is the FIRST chili recipe that I have ever developed in the 4.5 years that we’ve hung out on this little corner of the internet.
Which is why:
- Instant Pot
- Cajun TWIST
- Instant Pot
Try’na WOW you.
Also trying to distract you from the disgrace of a human that I am because a VRY VRY traditional, and well loved, food item such as chili has never been developed inside my food-creating brain.
I don’t understand it. You don’t understand it.
But, what we do understand is this:
Pulling up to a big, steaming bowl of southern-inspired chili and digging a crusty piece of bread through it, letting it’s rich, tomato-y goodness soak into each and every carb-y crevice.
Sinking into a cozy comfort food coma in 3…2….1.
GONER.
FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND:
WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: SMART POINTS: 7 POINTS+: 8. OLD POINTS: 7
(per about 1 cup)
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Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
I’ve been hearing a lot about Instant Pots, but wasn’t sure it was worth adding another appliance to my tiny kitchen. I think you’ve convinced me!
Taylor Kiser says
You have to try it Coleen! I just LOVE mine! I’m giving one away on Instagram today, just FYI! 🙂 https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ56b9LA73k/?taken-by=foodfaithfit
Emily says
I can 10000% see why the hubs would want to write a love letter to this chili; this looks incredibly amazing especially since we’re in an apartment right now that doesn’t quite have heat. It’s cozy, but a warm bowl of chili like this cooked up in that amazing contraption called the Instant Pot would be INCREDIBLE! Thank the Lord for warm soups and chilis!!!! I’m so thankful God made different seasons for His glory.
Taylor Kiser says
You don’t have heat?! Oh my goodness Emily that is brutal! I wish I could send you some chili!
I am SO glad too – I think He was really happy when He made fall. It’s the best <3
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
This looks so amazing for the fall and winter months! I love the cast iron pan in the photo. I still don’t have an instant pot but it’s on my To Do list and this recipe has pushed it to the top! YUM!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much!! You MUST get an Instant Pot! Just FYI – I am giving one away on Instagram today until Sunday so you may want to check it out! https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ56b9LA73k/?taken-by=foodfaithfit
Karen says
I just got an Instant Pot! This is perfect!
Taylor Kiser says
Woo hoo! Hope you love it!
Kristi says
Please, Please, Please! Get your hubby to write a post! I would love to hear him go on about your cooking! You could start a series called, “The Hubs Perspective”, or something. . . .
It would be EPIC!!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha he is in medical school…so, he has ZERO extra time! But, maybe one day 😉
Rita says
Is an instant pot the same thing as a pressure cooker? I just baught one and am ready to break it in. This looks amazing for a Sunday football day. Thank you
Taylor Kiser says
I THINK SO! But I don’t want to tell you for sure – might want to do some googling! 🙂
Danijela says
That looks delicious!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!
Jennifer Miller says
Fabulous! I made it last week and it’s back this week. The whole family loved it and my son’s girlfriend wanted the recipe. The first time I used ground turkey. The pot cooking now has ground beef – an homage to my sweet, but picky, husband. I’m a 3-time chili champion. This year I’ll be taking this one to the annual SuperBowl cook off. I’ll report back.
Taylor Kiser says
I can’t wait to hear back! And SO glad everyone loved the turkey version! Thank you for letting me know!
Erica says
Which specific Cajun seasoning do you like to use?
Taylor Kiser says
It’s just a blend I found online! Here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/149221/cajun-spice-mix/
Chelsea says
Just my tastes here, but I found that this had too much tomato and not enough “chili.” I think next time I’ll swap out the crushed tomatoes for a small can of diced green chilies and a bit of chicken broth. Also, the sausage didn’t brown well with everything else in the pot – was I supposed to remove the ground meat and veggies before adding it? Either way, I’ll probably do that next time to bring out more flavor. Thanks for this super quick chili recipe, all the same!
Taylor Kiser says
Sounds like you know what to do to make it suit you! My browned just fine leaving it all in, but totally do what works best for you! You’re so welcome!
Dawn says
Any advice on doubling this recipe with an Instant Pot? If I make 2 pounds of chili, what adjustments would I need to make with the cooking time? Should I double the cooking time? Or maybe 1.5x the time? My plan is to have half for dinner and freeze the other half for later.
Thanks!
Dawn
Taylor Kiser says
I really can’t tell you as recipes are only tested as is, so I have no way of knowing – I’m sorry! I would probably try 1.5x time the time? And then if you have it cook it a little more you can, but you can’t go back and un-cook it, you know?!
Emma says
If you don’t have a instanta pot could you cook this is a crockpot?
Taylor Kiser says
Probably! But I can’t tell you exactly how as I haven’t tried it, and crockpots don’t have all the same settings!