Indulgent Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
This is a copycat of the Cafe Rio chicken recipe which is a very simple and delightful chicken recipe you can have with a lot of other sides as you know Cafe Rio is so good with their Mexican food, therefore, I make these copycat recipes and my family also loves to enjoy this recipe which is also a simple and delicious option in the weekly menu. Want to impress your family, prepare a bourbon chicken recipe to amaze them.
Prep Time
| Detail | Value |
| Author | Chef Kiran |
| Servings | 5 |
| Prep | 5 Minutes |
| Cook | 3 Hours |
| Total | 3 Hours 5 Minutes |
Ingredients of Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
| Ingredient | Amount |
| Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts | 2 lbs |
| Zesty Italian Dressing | 1 cup |
| Minced Garlic | 2 tsp |
| Chili Powder | 1/2 tbsp |
| Ground Cumin | 1/2 tbsp |
| Dry Ranch Dressing Mix | 3 tbsp |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
Directions to Make Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
You can make this copycat dish with a few simple steps just follow them and you will have an amazing and delicious recipe to enjoy that I am sure you will try again and again.
Step 1 – Preparations
Take a crockpot spray it with cooking spray inside then add chicken to the slow cooker.
Step 2 – Make a Mixture with Italian Dressing
Get a small bowl and add the following items to it with water to make a mixture make sure to combine them well:
- Italian Dressing
- Minced Garlic
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Ranch Dressing
When the mixture is ready pour all this over the chicken and then cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours or you can choose for slow cooking option and then cook for about 5 to 6 hours.
Step 3 – Serving
When the chicken is ready remove it from the crockpot and shred it then add the chicken to the juices and serve it with burritos, tacos, or salad, and enjoy your wonderful Cafe Rio chicken.
What Makes Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken So Good?
If you have already tried Cafe Rio for good reasons then you will find this tender chicken additively delicious, yummy, unique, and tasty in this classic Mexican copycat recipe there is a blend of garlic with zesty Italian dressing, chili powder, cumin, and ranch seasoning and the result of this recipe is incredibly pleasing that everyone will love to have this again and again.
Why You Should Try This Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
If you are conscious of your health but want to enjoy something tasty, yummy, and delicious including a healthy protein diet then this simple recipe is for you you can simplify your dinner preparations with a delicious and healthy meal this versatile recipe is easy and simple to make just mix all the ingredients and slow cook like set it and forget it.
You also have a lot of options to enjoy this shredded chicken like over rice, use in soup, with tacos or burritos the options are endless that’s why you must try this recipe.
Nutritional Facts of Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 351kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 12g |
| Protein | 39g |
| Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g |
| Cholesterol | 116mg |
| Sodium | 1368mg |
| Potassium | 742mg |
| Fiber | 0.4g |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Vitamin A | 316IU |
| Vitamin C | 3mg |
| Calcium | 26mg |
| Iron | 1mg |
Double it and Freeze
This versatile Cafe Rio Chicken recipe is enjoyable after you freeze it therefore whenever you make this try to double the ingredients and make it in a large quantity for later use however the good thing is that you can double the amount of the ingredients but you have to cook it for the same time in a slow cooker that is about 5-6 hours.
After cooking make two halves of the chicken after shredding it and use one half to enjoy at the moment while the other half can store in the freezer for up to 4 months simply put the chicken in a plastic bag or a plastic jar or pot make sure it is airtight then simply put it in the freezer.
