Chop Rio chopped chicken (imitation)

Our version of Cafe Rio Chredded Chicken is slowly cooked and blends delicious spices, perfect for salads, burritos, burritos or enchiladas!

Crockpot chopped chicken

Crockpot or Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is definitely a game changer for busy families and meal prep! It's very handy – you just toss the chicken into the crockpot with some delicious seasoning and let it cook low and slow during the day. When dinner rolls, you already have the very tender, juicy chicken that can be almost chopped.

This is also versatile! Use it for tacos, salads, tortillas, wraps, burritos – the possibilities are endless. If you are ready to eat, this chicken is perfect for portion size and is kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It is also very frozen and can be frozen for up to 3 months!

This recipe was inspired by one of our favorite restaurants, Cafe Rio! The seasoning on the chicken brings too much flavor to it and is always wet. You have to try it!

Chop Rio chopped chicken ingredients

• Boneless skin chicken. Many people want to know the best chicken for chopping. Boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs are your best choice. The chicken breast is leaner and easily broken, making it perfect for lighter dishes such as salads and wraps. The chicken thighs are slightly fat and provide a richer, juicy chopped chicken, perfect for tacos, casseroles and hearty soups. Both are sliced ​​and cooked in crockpot, so this is really just your preference!
• White vinegar. The acidity of vinegar helps break down the chicken fibers, making the meat tender and juicy. It also adds a subtle richness that brightens the overall flavor of the chicken without overwhelming the other ingredients.
• Custom Italian seasoning (dry). This seasoning is filled with herbs, spices and rich kicks that seep into the chicken while it is cooking, creating a savory, well-seasoned dish. The combination of garlic, onion, red pepper flakes and Italian herbs such as oregano and basil gives the chicken a complex and delicious flavor that can lift the simple chopped chicken into something extraordinary. This is a convenient, all-in-one seasoning that can save you some time measuring all ingredients!
• Dry ranch seasoning. The ranch dressing mixture combines the flavors of buttermilk, garlic, onion, dill and parsley, which adds a creamy flavor that everyone loves.

How to make crockpot chopped chicken cafe Rio

Make this chicken in just three simple steps!

1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix vinegar, oil, Italian seasoning pack, chili powder, cumin and dry pasture seasoning.
2. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray and add the chicken. Pour the dressing mixture on top.
3. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Once done, chop the chicken with a fork.

Tips for chopping chicken

A simple hack to chop chicken is to cool the chicken slightly after the chicken is cooked. Place the chicken in a large bowl or stand mixer bowl. Use a manual blender or rack mixer with paddle attachments to chop the chicken. Starting from low speed, gradually increasing to medium and high speed. The chicken will be chopped quickly and evenly in a minute or two!

If you are wondering if it is better to chop the meat when it is cold or cold, the answer is that it is best to make it when it is warm. It's hard to deal with when it's hot, but it won't be easy to chop when it's cold. Let it cool slightly until comfortable treatment, then chop for best results.

How to Make Rio Salad in Cafe with Chicken

We love this chicken to eat a lot of recipes, but our favorite is the Rio salad in the cafe! We like stratification:

Then layer:

• lettuce
• pico or sasha
• Avocado seasoning sauce
• Cote cheese
• Coriander Ranch Seasoning
• lime
• Tortilla strips
• Fresh coriander

Such fillings and delicious rice! Every time I do this, everyone in my family loves it!

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