Cafe Rio Copycat Crockpot Chicken by @manningherkitchen

5h40
Easy

6 servings

🍗

910 g

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

🥗

240 ml

Zesty Italian Dressing

🧄

10 ml

Minced Garlic

🌮

15 ml

Taco Seasoning

🥛

45 ml

Dry Ranch Dressing Mix

💧

120 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Place 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

    boneless skinless chicken breasts

  2. Step 2/8

    Pour 1 cup zesty Italian dressing and 1/2 cup water over the chicken.

    zesty Italian dressing
    water
    🥄measuring cups

  3. Step 3/8

    Add 2 tsp minced garlic and 1 tbsp taco seasoning to the slow cooker.

    minced garlic
    taco seasoning
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/8

    Add 3 tbsp dry ranch dressing mix and stir the sauce around the chicken.

    dry ranch dressing mix
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄mixing spoon

  5. Step 5/8

    Cover and cook on low for 300 to 360 min, until the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C internally.

    boneless skinless chicken breasts

  6. Step 6/8

    Alternatively, cover and cook on high for 180 to 240 min, until the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C internally.

    boneless skinless chicken breasts

  7. Step 7/8

    Shred the cooked chicken with 2 forks directly in the slow cooker.

    boneless skinless chicken breasts
    🍴forks

  8. Step 8/8

    Stir the shredded chicken into the cooking sauce before serving.

    boneless skinless chicken breasts
    zesty Italian dressing
    dry ranch dressing mix
    🥄mixing spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Condiment, Seasoning, Liquid

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breasts, Zesty Italian dressing, Minced garlic, Taco seasoning, Dry ranch dressing mix, Water

Allergens

Egg, Milk, Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein, Low Carbohydrate, Gluten-Free

Calories

285 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 37g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 990mg, Potassium: 510mg, Iron: 1.1mg, Calcium: 45mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg, Vitamin B12: 0.5µg, Vitamin C: 2mg, Vitamin D: 0.2µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

5 hours 30 minutes

Overall

5 hours 40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cups, measuring spoons, forks, mixing spoon

Appliances

slow cooker

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Filling

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Meal Prep, Summer, Family Meal, Taco Night

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@manningherkitchen

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican-American, Utah Cuisine

Geographic

United States, Utah

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Shredded, Saucy

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Herby, Garlicky, Mildly Spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature,Discard after 1 hour if above 90°F / 32°C), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 40°F / 4°C,Reheat to 165°F / 74°C), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Include some cooking sauce to prevent drying,Freeze at or below 0°F / -18°C,Thaw in the refrigerator)