Add the chicken pieces, cut sausage, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and chicken base. Stir well to coat.
3-4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 13.5 oz Andouille Sausage, 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon (heaping) smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoon chicken base
Add the rice and VERY lightly stir it into the pot. You don't want to stir all the rice to the bottom.
1½ cups long grain white rice
Pour in the chicken broth. Make sure all the rice is submerged.
2 cups chicken broth
Very lightly pour the can of diced tomatoes over top. Do not stir.
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
Put the lid on and close the pressure valve to seal. Set the Instant Pot to the pressure setting on high pressure, normal heat for 8 minutes.
At the end, when the timer beeps, do a 5 minute natural release. Finish with a quick release by turning the pressure valve to "vent".
Once all the pressure is released take the lid off and add the frozen peas and stir to combine. The heat from the pot will cook the peas.
1 cup frozen peas
Serve immediately.
Storing
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
**RINSING RICE - Place your rice in a fine mesh colander and rinse under cool water for a minute, tossing it lightly with your fingers. This will rinse away the rice starch and ensure your rice isn't sticky or mushy.USING BROWN RICE: If you prefer to use brown rice change the cooking time to 12 minutes high pressure with a 5 minute natural release.TIPS:
Taste the dish at the end to see if you want more seasoning... Cajun seasoning, kosher salt, or peppers.
Cut your carrots about ½ inch thick so that they don't turn to mush when they cook under pressure.
Crank up the heat by adding a dash of cayenne or a few extra pinches of red pepper flakes.
Sub red kidney beans for the peas to make more of a dirty rice with chicken and sausage. Drain the red beans and add them with the rice.