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4/8/09

Cafe Rio Dressing, Chicken and Rice

Cafe Rio Dressing:

1 buttermilk ranch dressing pkt--make per package directions
2 tomatillos
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 clove garlic
juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno or a few dashes of green tabasco sauce

Use a food processor to blend all together.  Refrigerate.

Cafe Rio Chicken:
1 small bottle Kraft Zesty Italian dressing
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
3 cloves minced garlic
5 lb. chicken breasts

Cook all together in crock pot for 4 hours.  Shred meat and cook for an additional hour.

Cafe Rio Rice:
3 cup. water
4 tsp. chicken bouillon
4 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 can green chilies
3/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 onion
3 cups rice

Blend cilantro, onion and chilies together in a food processor.  Bring water to a boil and add all ingredients.  Simmer, covered for 30 minutes.  

Serve like tacos or taco salad with whatever toppings you like--cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.

From my friend Traci!