Instant Pot Gumbo is so easy to make! Loaded with sausage, chicken and shrimp, this gumbo is BURSTING with Creole flavors!
Instant Pot Gumbo
Instant Pot Gumbo is the perfect meal for a cold day. Thick and hearty with a kick of Creole spice that warms your insides. The Southern comfort food originates in Southern Louisiana. It can be made so many different ways most gumbo dishes start with a basic, dark roux, peppers, onions, and celery. You can add a protein such as sausage, chicken, or shrimp as well. Or all three. I have tried several different varieties of gumbo over the years, but my favorite includes chicken, sausage, and shrimp. I simply can’t pick a favorite meat to put in; I love them all! True gumbo is usually thickened with okra and/or filé powder in addition to the roux. It really depends on your taste. Try it and see for yourself. You will love this recipe!
Additions and Substitutions for Instant Pot Gumbo
Instant Pot Gumbo can be changed up a million different ways, depending on your tastes and preferences. Follow the recipe as directed below for a spicy flavor and all the meats! But you can experiment with spices and other ingredients to make it exactly how you and your family like it.
- Feel free to omit one or more of the meats. Sausage only, just chicken and shrimp, etc. Or go all out and add crab meat, lobster, whatever you like!
- Some may argue that tomatoes do not belong in gumbo when others love the added flavor of tomatoes. I really think there is no wrong way. Personally, I am not the biggest fan of okra, so it is something I usually leave out. Make it according to your tastes, be creative, and you won’t be disappointed.
- You can make this recipe in a pressure cooker too. If your cooker doesn’t have a saute function, just saute your veggies and sausage in a separate pan, then add to the pressure cooker and follow the directions as listed below.
Gluten Free Gumbo
To make this gumbo gluten-free the most obvious choice would be to use a gluten-free flour in the place of regular all-purpose flour in the roux. We use Namaste flour from Costco or a homemade flour blend when substituting flour. If you want to avoid making a roux, you can always use filé powder and/or okra to thicken instead. The Tony Chachere’s seasoning is gluten-free so you should be good using that as your Creole seasoning in this recipe.
More Delicious Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Sunday Pot Roast (Instant Pot Recipe
- Easiest Instant Pot Meatballs
- Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Instant Pot Goulash
How to Make Instant Pot Gumbo
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 13.5 ounces Andouille sausage cut into rounds
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken cubed
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (or to taste, we used Tony Chachere's)
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles (aka Rotel tomatoes)
- 14 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup okra sliced
- 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined
- 4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to "Saute" function and add olive oil.
- Add peppers, onion, celery, garlic, and sausage.
- Saute for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables become soft.
- Remove all vegetables and sausage. Set aside.
- Immediately add butter to instant pot and stir, scraping up any cooked bits from the bottom of the pot. When butter is melted, add flour.
- Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly until dark brown, forming a roux. Turn cooker off.
- Add chicken broth, cooked vegetables and sausage, chicken, Creole seasoning, diced tomatoes with chiles, fire roasted tomatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
- Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Turn the steam release handle to “Sealing” position.
- Press "Manual" and select “High Pressure." Set time to 20 minutes. When time is up, turn cooker off.
- Quick release by turning valve to "venting".
- When pressure is fully released, remove lid and stir in okra. Press "Saute", and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
- Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve with rice.
Equipment
- 6-Quart Instant Pot Pressure Cooker (See Instant Pot Note Below)
Mary Detscher says
My family absolutely loves this gumbo. Pretty easy to make and it’s delicious!! So glad I found it!!
Stephanie says
I’ve never tried gumbo before but this looks amazing! Can’t wait to make it.
Natalie says
What an incredibly tasty dish!! I love how hearty it is!
Betsy says
HUGE hit with the fam! Totally nailed it with this quick and easy recipe! So good. So, so good.
Jessica Cloutier Stewart says
Oh this was soo good! The only thing I changed was that I used ham for That’s what I had left over from my brunch. I had the shrimp on the side for I have a kid who doesn’t live seafood. (How can’t you like seafood?!).
Jimmie Creswell says
This is our favorite…have made it several times during the quarantine…we added oysters and crab to everything else…yummy!!
Jimmie Creswell says
We make this by your recipe all the time …LOVE LOVE it…the BEST and we add oysers and fresh crab since we live on the Gulf Coast of Texas…winner!! Thanks y’all …
Elizabeth Williams says
Should the diced chicken be cooked prior to pressure cooking?
Favorite Family Recipes says
No, the chicken will cook in the Instant Pot.
Brian M says
Fantastic recipe! Being new to Instantpot I was nervous about the roux so I made that in a separate saute pan and added it with the main ingredients, didn’t stir, and it came out perfect. Could have used a little more heat but was awesome!
Melinda Berry says
I have made this over a half a dozen times and it is delicious every time! I leave out the shrimp and substitute turkey smoked sausage for the andouille. My 15 year old son loves it so much it has become a staple! Thanks!
Christina Dennany says
Very delicious! Easy to follow recipe. Family enjoyed this on cold evening. You should try if!
Stephanie Young says
So yummy! Thank you for this recipe. I am new to the instant pot world. Perfect dinner for a winter evening.
Lyle Schweighardt says
My family absolutely LOVED this recipe. I served it with pasta instead of rice, but it was a hit with everyone. This one is now part of my must have recipes.
Emily Walker says
So glad it was a hit!
Jessica C says
Can you cook this on stove ?
Favorite Family Recipes says
You sure can!
Tommy says
I’ve made this twice. Both times, followed the recipe to the T. Amazing. It thickened up overnight and was even better the next day. GREAT recipe! Thanks!
Brooke says
I LOVE THIS!! Thank you so much!! I’ve used this time and time again.