Cafe Rio Slow Cooker and Chicken and Cilantro Rice

January 04, 2013

Out West they have a Fresh Mexican Restaurant called Cafe Rio and it was my favorite place to go! My two year old had a birthday so we invited some friends over for a Cafe Rio dinner! It was so delicious and it worked out perfect for a group! Here is what we ate...

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

Cafe Rio Cilantro Rice Recipe:
- 2 cups uncooked brown rice
- 2 cups chopped cilantro
- 1 cup salsa verde (green salsa)
- 1 bunch green onions
- 4 cups of water
- A Pinch of Salt

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 high for 7 to 8. Shred chicken in the crockpot...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
192

Sodium
340mg
14% DV

Fat
5g
7% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
40g
13% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV