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Sausage, polenta, thyme in a black bowl on a white background.

Pressure Cooker Polenta with Sausage and Peppers


  • Author: Jessie
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Pressure cooker polenta with chicken apple sausage, bell peppers, and fresh thyme is creamy, filling, and a great main dish for busy weeknights!


Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons butter (affiliate)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (affiliate)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 precooked chicken apple sausages, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 1 cup uncooked polenta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt butter and heat olive oil in pressure cooker, then add onion and bell peppers. Sauté until starting to soften, about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add water, sausage, polenta, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Stir, then lock lid and set to high pressure for 7 minutes.
  4. When time is up, let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then release all remaining pressure.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese, then serve!
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins