Cafe Rio Chicken is shredded chicken that is simple to make and tastes just like Cafe Rio. It is perfect for salads, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and other dishes.
There are many options if you want to change up Mexican night at home, as we all know how much I adore Cafe Rio, a quick service Mexican restaurant that is one of my favorite places to eat lunch. I almost always order their taco salad with chicken, so I thought it was about time I recreated it at home.
The results are slightly tangy with that Mexican flair you expect, and it is not at all spicy, so if you like things mild this is definitely for you! I made this recipe in the Instant Pot, but the recipe is the same in the crock pot it will just take longer.
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Cafe Rio Chicken 🔗
Cafe Rio Chicken – easy and delicious shredded chicken that tastes just like Cafe Rio. Great for salads, burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more!
Prep: 5min
Total: 37min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: calories 254 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 97 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Saturated Fat 2 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 622 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 6 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 3 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1/2 Tbls chili powder
- 1/2 Tbls ground cumin
- 3 Tbsp Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1/2 cup water
Instruction:
- Mix together the Italian dressing, garlic, chili powder, cumin, ranch dressing mix and water.
- Place chicken in the Instant pot and pour the sauce over.
- Cook under high pressure for 12 minutes if using fresh chicken, 17 if using frozen chicken.
- Quick release the pressure and use forks to shred the chicken,
- Add back to the pot and mix with the sauce.
FAQ
How do you make grilled chicken rice?
While rice cooks, place chicken directly onto the grates of a preheated grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, then carefully flip chicken over and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes longer, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160° Fahrenheit.
How do you cook chicken on a Santa Maria Grill?
While rice cooks, place chicken directly onto the grates of a preheated grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, then carefully flip chicken over and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes longer, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160° Fahrenheit.