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Instant Pot Cajun Chili - 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, makes great leftovers and freezes great! Perfect for meal prep! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/3 cup diced celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 2 links andouille sausage sliced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 ounces)
  • 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes (14 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 can red kidney beans (15 ounces) drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 7 ounces raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Sour cream or greek yogurt, for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Once hot, add in the green pepper, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, along with the chicken. Cook, breaking up the chicken, until it is no longer pink and it has released all its juices, about 2-3 minutes. Drain out the liquid and discard it.
  • Add in the sausage and Cajun seasoning. Stir frequently, until the sausage begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add all the ingredients, up to the shrimp, and stir until well combined.
  • Cover the Instant Pot, set the valve to "sealing," then press the "manual" button. Cook it on high pressure for 10 minutes—this should happen automatically after you press "manual."
  • Once cooked, let it pressure release naturally.
  • Remove the lid and turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add the shrimp, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and the chili has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) Protein: 24g (48%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Sodium: 905mg (39%) Fiber: 7g (29%) Sugar: 7g (8%)

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