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cafe rio shredded chicken copycat

Delicious shredded chicken that is packed with flavor and tastes just like Cafe Rio's version!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: shredded chicken, shredded chicken recipes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup zesty italian dressing
  • 3/4 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 package dry ranch dressing mix 11 ounce
  • 1/2 cup water

Optional toppings:

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all of the ingredients except for the chicken into your slow cooker. Mix until combined.
  • Add the chicken and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high 3-4 hours until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked throughout.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Replace the chicken back in the slow cooker and mix with the juices! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg