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a bowl of shredded chicken with spices like the version at cafe rio restaurant
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Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken Copycat

Our version of Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken is slow-cooked to perfection with a blend of savory spices perfect for a salad, burrito, quesadilla or enchiladas!
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 206kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup oil avocado or olive oil
  • 1 packet zesty italian dressing
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix vinegar, oil, zesty Italian seasoning packet, chili powder, cumin, and dry ranch seasoning.
  • Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray and then add the chicken. Pour the dressing mixture over the top.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours (frozen chicken) or 2 1/2 - 3 hours (fresh chicken) When it is done, shred the chicken with a fork. Serve Cafe Rio style with a freshly cooked tortilla, chopped lettuce, beans, cilantro lime rice, pico de gallo, tortilla strips and cilantro lime dressing. Enjoy!
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