Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
Description
The Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe relies on boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a slow cooker along with Italian dressing, garlic, chili powder, cumin, dry ranch mix, and water. Over several hours on low or a shorter time on high, the chicken absorbs the herbs and spices, resulting in shredded chicken that carries a mildly tangy and savory flavor profile. The crockpot cooking ensures the meat stays juicy and tender, perfect for shredding and mixing back with its cooking juices.
This shredded chicken is excellent for layering into dishes like tacos, burritos, or onto fresh salads. The seasoning blend imparts a southwestern-style zest without being overwhelming, allowing it to complement various accompaniments and sauces.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 cup Italian dressing zesty
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp cumin ground
- 3 tbsp dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Spray inside of crockpot with cooking spray. Add chicken to slow cooker.
- In a small bowl combine Italian dressing, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, ranch dressing and water. Pour over chicken and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or LOW for 5-6.
- Remove chicken from crockpot and shred. Add chicken back to juices and serve with salad/burritos/tacos. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1368mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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