Cafe Rio Chicken
Get ready to savor the bold, zesty flavors of Cafe Rio Chicken, a crowd-pleasing slow cooker recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Made with tender, juicy chicken breasts simmered in a mouthwatering blend of zesty Italian dressing, ranch seasoning, and smoky spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika, this easy recipe delivers a punch of flavor with every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does all the work, creating perfectly seasoned, shredded chicken that's versatile enough for tacos, burritos, salads, or grain bowls. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or meal-prepping for the week, this flavorful Cafe Rio Chicken will easily become a staple in your kitchen. Keywords: slow cooker chicken recipe, Cafe Rio chicken, shredded chicken, tacos, easy meal prep, flavorful chicken recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker, spreading them evenly across the bottom of the pot.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the zesty Italian dressing, ranch dressing mix, water, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully covered.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours (or high heat for 2 hours) until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce to ensure it is well-coated and absorbs all the flavors.
Serve the Cafe Rio Chicken warm as a filling for tacos, burritos, or salads, or pair it with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 776 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 4216 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 283.3 g | 567% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2441 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
