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Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken (Copycat Recipe)
4.5 from 12 votes

Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

Recreate Cafe Rio's famous tender, flavorful shredded chicken at home in your Instant Pot! This versatile protein is perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, and more.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast fresh or frozen, boneless skinless
  • ½ cup Italian dressing zesty
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix 1-ounce packet, Hidden Valley Original brand, packet
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

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  1. Add the chicken breasts, zesty Italian dressing, chili powder, cumin, minced garlic, Ranch seasoning packet, and water to the Instant Pot. Cover and turn the valve to ‘sealing’.
  2. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes if using fresh chicken breasts or 17 minutes if using frozen.
  3. When the time is up do a quick release. Shred the chicken and return it back to the Instant Pot and stir in the juices.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Crockpot Instructions: Add all ingredients to a crockpot or slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.03g (2%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 683mg (28%) Potassium 454mg (10%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 144IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 683mg 28%
Potassium 454mg 10%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 144IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.