Am'S Take On Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe

Name: Am'S Take On Cafe Rio Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 2 tomatillos; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1 garlic clove; 1 lime, juice of; 1 jalapeno; 1 (8 ounce) package buttermilk ranch dressing, made according to directions on the pack then add the blended ingredients and chill. the longer this; Chicken; 5 lbs chicken breasts (no bones); 1 (16 ounce) bottle of kraft zesty Italian dressing; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 3 gloves garlic, minced; Rice; 3 cups water; 3 cups rice (instant rice works best); 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon; 4 gloves garlic; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 onion

Servings: persons

Dressing
2 tomatillos
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 garlic clove
1 lime, juice of
1 jalapeno
1 (8 ounce) package buttermilk ranch dressing, made according to directions on the pack then add the blended ingredients and chill. the longer this
Chicken
5 lbs chicken breasts (no bones)
1 (16 ounce) bottle of kraft zesty Italian dressing
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
3 gloves garlic, minced
Rice
3 cups water
3 cups rice (instant rice works best)
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
4 gloves garlic
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion

1
Make the dressing by blending all the ingredients together in a blender. The longer this can sit and chill the better the flavor will enhance.
2
Chicken: Put in crock pot for 4 hours then shred and replace for 1 hour to soak up the juice.
3
Rice: Blend in the blender the following: bouillon, garlic, cilantro, green chilies, salt, butter and onion.
4
Let water come to a boil; add rice and blended ingredients. Let rest until rice is done.
5
What we did was put a tortilla in a frying pan and added cheese on it until it became slightly crisp then layered chicken, rice, romaine lettuce, fresh lime and the dressing.
6
This was a easy and very good recipe and the leftovers were great!

1978

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

201

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 2 tomatillos, 1/2 bunch cilantro, 1 garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Am'S Take On Cafe Rio Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Am'S Take On Cafe Rio Chicken

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