HEALTHY MEALS MONDAY: CAFE RIO SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND CILANTRO RICE
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix cumin, chili powder & dressing in bowl
- Place frozen chicken breasts in crock pot
- Pour mixture over chicken & cover
- Cook on high for 5 hrs or on low for 7 to 8. Shred chicken in the crockpot and mix it well.
- Wash and chop the cilantro. Mix the cilantro with 2 cups of water and pour in the pan for cooking the rice. Add two more cups of water, the salt, Salsa Verde, and onion. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice in the boiling water. Cover and turn down heat to very low; steam for 30 minutes. Makes about 10 servings.
- Put it all together with Toppings:
- Cook whole wheat burrito tortillas on non-greased skillet 10-15 seconds on each side
- Put Chicken, Cilantro Rice, black beans, avocado, lowfat cheese, cilantro, tomatoes, (I also added red pepper, green onions and spinach) inside of tortilla.
- Add anything else you like (fat free sour cream, salsa, etc.)
- Roll up your tortilla and eat your delicious and healthy Cafe Rio Burrito!
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3045 kcal, Fat 132 g, SaturatedFat 37 g, Cholesterol 871 mg, Sodium 4881 mg, Carbohydrate 149 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 298 mg
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Adamu Shuaibu
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the rice was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.
Madhu Kunwar
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
Fahima Rashid
[email protected]I'm always looking for new healthy recipes and this one fit the bill. The chicken was lean and flavorful and the rice was fluffy and not too heavy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Parash Chand
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover rice from a takeout order and I used it to make this dish. It was quick and easy to make and it tasted great.
Sujita Sah
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and rice. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Divine Agbolosu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili powder from this recipe. The chicken was still very flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.
samol roy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cilantro rice and they even ate the chicken, which they usually don't like.
Theresa Russell
[email protected]I'm always looking for new slow cooker recipes and this one didn't disappoint. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I served it with a side of black beans and it was the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Ray Agosto
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of chicken breasts on the weekend and used the leftovers to make this dish. It was quick and easy to make and it tasted great.
Billy Calahan
[email protected]I've tried several Cafe Rio copycat recipes and this one is definitely the best. The chicken was incredibly tender and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Amro Mohamed
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and rice.
Phathutshedzo Rasikhinya
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I decided to try this recipe anyway and I'm so glad I did! The cilantro flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors in the dish. I loved the combination of spices and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Dallas McDonald
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.
Sahni Kan
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the cilantro, which gave the dish a fresh, bright flavor.
Kandola Maninder
[email protected]This Cafe Rio Slow Cooker Chicken and Cilantro Rice recipe was a hit! The chicken was fall-apart tender and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices, especially the cumin and chili powder. I served it with a side of guacam