Benefit from the scrumptious flavors of Cafe Rio at residence with this simple and flavorful crockpot Cafe Rio rooster recipe. We’ve included a step-by-step video directions for an ideal copycat dish!

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This rooster dinner recipe tastes similar to Cafe Rio’s recipe for shredded rooster. It’s an excellent dinner thought to take to somebody who might have a household pleasant meal. It’s scrumptious served with cilantro lime rice and topped with creamy tomatillo cilantro ranch dressing. Use it for a salad, tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, or a rooster taco salad. It’s so versatile!

Okay, so for those who dwell in Utah there are most likely 3 Mexican quick meals chains that you just attempt to copy their rooster or pork. (Principally the candy pork, however I’ll try this one later.) This copycat Cafe Rio Rooster recipe is critically so good and for those who don’t wish to do a salad then flip it right into a burrito!!

a photo of a fork full of shredded chicken on top of a salad topped with creamy cilantro dressing, pico de gallo and guacamole

This rooster is a kind of life saver crock pot (gradual cooker) recipes. Kinda like this common Crock Pot Rooster. I like that you may throw the whole lot collectively in lower than 5 minutes, let it prepare dinner all day after which really feel like a hero as you serve it to your loved ones. The one factor you actually need to be careful for is how darn a lot the recipe makes.

Scale that sucker again! It’s an excessive amount of rooster for simply our little household! Nevertheless, that normally means it’s an excellent alternative to ask somebody over or to shock a neighbor with dinner. And I’m undoubtedly all about that. It additionally freezes nicely to avoid wasting for one more night time!

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Elements for Cafe Rio Rooster

You solely want 5 substances to make this scrumptious rooster recipe! And also you actually toss all of it within the gradual cooker let it prepare dinner. Right here is the substances record:

  • Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing: I do know that is tremendous particular however it’s simply the fitting taste for this recipe. Keep away from the fats free dressing.
  • Cumin: provides taste
  • Chili Powder: provides taste and a bit warmth
  • Garlic: provides taste
  • Rooster Breasts: boneless skinless rooster
  • Creamy Tomatillo Cilantro Ranch Dressing: simple to make and so scrumptious
  • Cilantro Lime Rice: the proper complimenting flavors to this rooster

The measurements and particulars for every ingredient could be discovered within the recipe card on the finish of this put up.

a photo taken over the top of a copycat cafe rio chicken salad topped with pico de gallo, crispy tortilla strips, homemade guacamole and a lime wedgea photo taken over the top of a copycat cafe rio chicken salad topped with pico de gallo, crispy tortilla strips, homemade guacamole and a lime wedge

The right way to Make Crock Pot Cafe Rio Rooster

With solely 5 minutes of prep time, dinner couldn’t be simpler! Listed below are the steps for making this recipe adopted by a video so you possibly can see all of it come collectively.

  1. Combine: Place the rooster within the crock pot. Stir all the remainder of the substances collectively in a small bowl and pour it over the rooster.
  2. Cook dinner: Set the gradual cooker to low and prepare dinner for 4 hours.
  3. Shred: Take away the rooster (leaving the juices within the crockpot) to a slicing board and shred utilizing two forks.
  4. Cook dinner: Return the shredded rooster to the crockpot and mix with the juices. Let it prepare dinner on low for one more hour.
  5. Serve: Serve over copycat cilantro lime rice, as a burrito or salad with tomatillo cilantro ranch dressing.

These directions may also be discovered within the recipe card under. You can even save or print the recipe there.

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