Cafe Rio Chicken

Whenever I go to Cafe Rio, I get the pork.  It's just the best, in my opinion.  However, when I found this recipe, I thought I might as well make it.  The recipe looked so easy, and my husband actually loves the Cafe Rio chicken... so I figured it was worth a try.  Here's the recipe:

Healthy Café Rio Chicken Recipe: 

- 8 oz (light or fat free) Italian dressing - about half a bottle
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 3lbs frozen chicken breasts

1. Mix cumin, chili powder & dressing in bowl
2. Place frozen chicken breasts in crock pot
3. Pour mixture over chicken & cover
4. Cook on high for 5 hrs or on low for 7 to 8. Shred chicken in the crockpot and mix it well. 



I actually think that this chicken is super delicious!  I served it over quinoa and added cheese and chopped tomatoes, but you could serve it however you want.  (In a taco, burrito, etc. etc. etc).  You could even serve it over cilantro lime rice.  (That recipe is included in the link above).  HOWEVER!  I want to add that I don't think it tastes a whole lot like the Cafe Rio chicken.  I'm no expert on Cafe Rio chicken since, like I already mentioned, I usually get the pork.... but I have had it before and I don't think this recipe is a very good copy-cat recipe.  But don't let that stop you from trying it out!  It really is pretty dang delicious.  While I still prefer the Cafe Rio pork, this is way easier (and healthier) and will definitely be put into our regular dinner rotation.