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cafe rio shredded chicken copycat

Alyssa Rivers
Delicious shredded chicken that is packed with flavor and tastes just like Cafe Rio's version!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 hrs
Total Time 5 hrs 10 mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 239 kcal

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: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 733mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 243IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg