This slow cooker Cafe Rio copycat Mexican chicken is simple to make and insanely delicious. Wrap it in a tortilla, smother it with queso, and enjoy every bite.
This slow cooker recipe for Cafe Rio’s shredded chicken is the bomb: juicy and flavorful, and I can make it work with any meal.
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Every Sunday in our home, we have “Taco Sunday.” It means the day we eat Mexican food. While I look forward to a nice, fully loaded burrito topped with queso, my kids, on the other, just want queso (with maybe a few chips on the side).
During the school year, I love making meals that I can prepare in large batches and use the leftovers for lunches or even dinner the next day. This Slow-Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is great for leftovers the next night, or you can freeze it for another easy meal later.
One of my most requested recipes is my copycat recipe for Cafe Rio Chicken. I think this is my favorite night of the week. The girls eat every last bite. I serve this recipe for Slow-Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken with homemade salsa and a salad bar that makes my heart skip a beat.
Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken
This chicken recipe will be a huge hit not matter how you serve it, whether it’s for a salad bar, burrito-bowls, a traditional burrito, tacos, or top-on nachos.
Our favorite way to eat this Mexican chicken is by making smothered burrito with queso and Colorado Chile Sauce.
I am not the only one who feels crazy during the busy weekdays. A lot of the time it feels like we are just trying to squeeze everything in. My slow cooker helps me create flavorful food and gives me more time to do other things.
How to Make Cafe Rio Chicken
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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless-skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup Italian dressing
- 1/3 cup Ranch dressing seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
Burrito Ingredients
Instructions
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken
- Combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker.Turn on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7.
- Once chicken is completely cooked, shred chicken and prepare taco, burrito and/or nacho fixings.
Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken Smothered Burrito
- Add chicken and shredded cheese into a large tortilla.Add in rice and beans as well, if desired.
- Wrap up the burrito tightly. Pour on a generous portion of queso and Colorado Chile Sauce.Top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and fresh cilantro.
Notes
What kind of italian dressing is best?? Italian dressing and taco seasoning would go good together??
Yes in this recipe it does work together! We use zesty Italian dressing. It is like a vinaigrette, not creamy. Any brand will do! I hope you enjoy it.
Well, now I’m starving! This is everything I love and then some in a meal. It looks sooooo good.
Looks beyond delicious! My family would definitely love this!
The shredded chicken is perfect for everything! The flavor was perfect!
Oh my goodness!! This looks absolutely amazing! My family would love it!
I know what we are having for dinner tonight! This sounds insanely delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!
I love the Mexican flavors and this shredded chicken is so easy to make!
Your Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken was absolutely divine! So easy to put together and the results were tasty and versatile.
The shredded chicken is a staple for our Mexican meals! Thanks for the easy recipe!
Absolutely delicious! One of the best I’ve ever made!
I love making this and having left overs for work the next day! So yummy
“Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken delivers mouthwatering flavors with minimal effort. Tender, juicy chicken infused with Mexican spices makes for an irresistibly tasty meal.”