{"id":426,"date":"2017-05-26T13:57:32","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T19:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/?p=426"},"modified":"2023-10-04T17:00:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T23:00:22","slug":"copycat-cafe-rio-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/copycat-cafe-rio-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image426_d0831c-39 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image426_d0831c-39\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Hero5_compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken on a bed of salad greens with toppings.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-82691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Hero5_compressed.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Hero5_compressed-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Hero5_compressed-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Hero5_compressed-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Hero5_compressed-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Hero5_compressed-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Hero5_compressed-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_911adb-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_911adb-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_911adb-55\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_911adb-55 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_911adb-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_911adb-55\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading426_911adb-55 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_911adb-55\">Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today I bring you a popular take on Cafe Rio Chicken.  This is a simple shredded chicken recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and freeze, then cook when needed in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This delicious chicken recipe is one of my personal favorites, and it is always a hit with the whole family!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, this easy chicken recipe is super versatile.  You can make so many different and delicious meals with this one simple recipe.  (See why it&#8217;s a favorite?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you convinced yet that you need this Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken recipe in you dinner rotation?  Yes?  Good!  Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image426_be31f7-ce .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image426_be31f7-ce\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Ingredients_compressed-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients to make Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken sitting on a butcher block counter.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-82692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Ingredients_compressed-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Ingredients_compressed-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Ingredients_compressed-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Ingredients_compressed-1-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Ingredients_compressed-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Ingredients_compressed-1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Ingredients_compressed-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_efdd2a-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_efdd2a-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_efdd2a-05\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_efdd2a-05 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_efdd2a-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_efdd2a-05\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading426_efdd2a-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_efdd2a-05\">Ingredients for Cafe Rio Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this recipe, you&#8217;ll only need 6 ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>boneless skinless chicken breasts (you can substitute chicken thighs if you prefer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a bottle of Italian or Zesty Italian dressing (I recommend the Zesty if you can find it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix\/\">dry ranch dressing mix<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>minced garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ground cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chili powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it for the basics.  I told you this copycat Cafe Rio chicken recipe was easy&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image426_ac442f-e6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image426_ac442f-e6\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Process2_compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken in a ziptop freezer bag.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-82694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Process2_compressed.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Process2_compressed-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Process2_compressed-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Process2_compressed-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Process2_compressed-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Process2_compressed-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Process2_compressed-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_f08a5a-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_f08a5a-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_f08a5a-63\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_f08a5a-63 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_f08a5a-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_f08a5a-63\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading426_f08a5a-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_f08a5a-63\">Preparing &amp; Freezing Your Cafe Rio Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the list of ingredients was not simple enough, hold on to your hats because actually preparing this chicken freezer meal is even simpler!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just place all of your ingredients into a gallon-sized zip-top freezer bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove as much air as possible and seal.  Carefully knead the bag to mix the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s all there is to it, folks!  See why this is a favorite recipe in our dinner rotation?<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image426_d90c78-ae .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image426_d90c78-ae\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Bagged_compressed-1.jpg\" alt=\"Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken prepared to go into the freezer.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-82695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Bagged_compressed-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Bagged_compressed-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Bagged_compressed-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Bagged_compressed-1-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Bagged_compressed-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Bagged_compressed-1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Bagged_compressed-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to label and date your freezer bag.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;}.kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:33px;}.kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);background:#ffffff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:188px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:-64px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:25px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);font-size:28px;font-family:Capriola;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:-96px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:46px;}.kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box426_209525-92 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box426_209525-92\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_award kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"7\"\/><polyline points=\"8.21 13.89 7 23 12 20 17 23 15.79 13.88\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Freezing Tip<\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Lay your bag flat (a baking sheet or tray works well here) for several hours or overnight until frozen.  You can move the bag once it is a frozen and stack it upright in the freezer to save space.  You can also stack it upright in freezer bins for better organization!<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_210f92-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_210f92-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_210f92-26\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_210f92-26 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_210f92-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_210f92-26\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading426_210f92-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_210f92-26\">Cooking Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes time to enjoy this tasty chicken dish, pull the frozen bag out of the freezer the night before and place it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;}.kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:38px;}.kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);background:#ffffff;border-color:var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:190px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:5px;}.kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:-46px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-infobox-textcontent div.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);font-size:28px;font-family:Capriola;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:-73px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:40px;}.kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover div.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box426_326abb-97 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box426_326abb-97\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_thermometer-half kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M192 384c0 35.346-28.654 64-64 64s-64-28.654-64-64c0-23.685 12.876-44.349 32-55.417V224c0-17.673 14.327-32 32-32s32 14.327 32 32v104.583c19.124 11.068 32 31.732 32 55.417zm32-84.653c19.912 22.563 32 52.194 32 84.653 0 70.696-57.303 128-128 128-.299 0-.609-.001-.909-.003C56.789 511.509-.357 453.636.002 383.333.166 351.135 12.225 321.755 32 299.347V96c0-53.019 42.981-96 96-96s96 42.981 96 96v203.347zM208 384c0-34.339-19.37-52.19-32-66.502V96c0-26.467-21.533-48-48-48S80 69.533 80 96v221.498c-12.732 14.428-31.825 32.1-31.999 66.08-.224 43.876 35.563 80.116 79.423 80.42L128 464c44.112 0 80-35.888 80-80z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Thawing Tip<\/div><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Place your freezer meal bag in the refrigerator in a container or on a tray.  This will catch any liquid that might leak out as the meal thaws, and will save you extra refrigerator cleanup.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image426_81b853-de .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image426_81b853-de\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_InCrockpot_compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Copycat Cafe Rio cooking in a slow cooker.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-82696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_InCrockpot_compressed.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_InCrockpot_compressed-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_InCrockpot_compressed-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_InCrockpot_compressed-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_InCrockpot_compressed-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_InCrockpot_compressed-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_InCrockpot_compressed-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_b5d174-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_b5d174-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_b5d174-80\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_b5d174-80 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_b5d174-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_b5d174-80\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading426_b5d174-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_b5d174-80\">For the Slow Cooker or Crock Pot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the thawed contents of the bag into your slow cooker or crock pot, and set it to cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours (or less depending on how hot your crock pot runs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are ready to eat, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, use two forks to gently shred the chicken, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently to mix it with the cooking liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_c90fb5-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_c90fb5-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_c90fb5-bd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_c90fb5-bd mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_c90fb5-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_c90fb5-bd\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading426_c90fb5-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_c90fb5-bd\">For the Instant Pot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare this recipe in the Instant Pot, pour the thawed contents of your freezer bag into your Instant Pot (or other digital pressure cooker), close the lid, and set it to cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the cook time is up, let the pressure release naturally (don&#8217;t do anything to it) for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After venting all pressure, you can carefully shred the chicken right there in the pot, or remove it to a cutting board and shred it there and then return it to the pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how you will be using this chicken, you can reserve all of the cooking liquid, or you may want to drain some of it off.  It&#8217;s totally up to you and your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image426_15a98e-3f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image426_15a98e-3f\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Salad_compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of  Cafe Rio Chicken on a salad.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-82697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Salad_compressed.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Salad_compressed-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Salad_compressed-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Salad_compressed-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Salad_compressed-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Salad_compressed-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CafeRioChicken_Salad_compressed-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_beedf2-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_beedf2-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_beedf2-57\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_beedf2-57 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_beedf2-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_beedf2-57\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading426_beedf2-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_beedf2-57\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned before, this chicken is not only super easy but it is super versatile!  Here are a few suggestions to get you started, but feel free to come up with your own as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Burrito Bowls<\/strong> &#8211; Serve your Cafe Rio chicken over a bed of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.favfamilyrecipes.com\/cafe-rio-cilantro-lime-rice-and-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cilantro lime rice<\/a>, black beans, and your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese.  Add a kick of flavor with a light lime vinaigrette.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chicken Tacos<\/strong> &#8211; Warm up soft flour tortillas (or go with traditional hard corn taco shells) and fill them with the shredded chicken.  Add a squeeze of lime juice, chopped onions, fresh cilantro, and a bit of crumbled queso fresco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cafe Rio Salad<\/strong> &#8211; Start by sprinkling shredded cheese on a large tortilla and warm in a skillet or in the microwave until the cheese has melted.  Next, place the warmed tortilla in a large bowl and top with mixed greens or romaine lettuce.  Then, add corn, black beans, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, pico de gallo, and don&#8217;t forget to top it all off with a zesty chipotle ranch or cilantro ranch dressing.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_227cb9-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_227cb9-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_227cb9-02\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_227cb9-02 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading426_227cb9-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_227cb9-02\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading426_227cb9-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading426_227cb9-02\">Versatile Meal Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also change this meal up to use in a lot of different meals!  Might I suggest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quesadillas<\/strong> &#8211; Layer your Cafe Rio chicken with shredded cheese between two flour tortillas.  Cook on the griddle or in a skillet until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.  Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nachos<\/strong> &#8211; Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet and top them with your shredded chicken, shredded cheese, black beans, and any other favorite nacho toppings.  Bake until the cheese is bubbly and serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enchiladas<\/strong> &#8211; Roll the Cafe Rio chicken in warmed corn tortillas and place them in a single layer in a baking dish.  Next, pour enchilada sauce over the top and then sprinkle with a generous amount of shredded cheese.  Then, bake until golden and bubbly.  Finally, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with Mexican rice and refried or black beans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The possibilities really are endless!  Feel free to get creative and customize your favorite dishes based on your preferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully this will become one of your favorite Cafe Rio copycat recipes!  <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-4191\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"4191\" data-servings=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cutout_custom\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;border-radius: 50px;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CafeRioChicken_Square2_compressed-200x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"Cafe Rio chicken in a salad.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CafeRioChicken_Square2_compressed-200x200.jpg 200w, 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https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CafeRioChicken_Square2_compressed-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CafeRioChicken_Square2_compressed.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-cutout_custom-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-cutout_custom-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-servings-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#ffffff\" 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wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-faded\">Dinner<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">6<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">6<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time 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1x\">1x<\/button><button href=\"#\" class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"4191\" style=\"background-color: #3d5a80;color: #f1f3f7;border-left: 1px solid #3d5a80;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button href=\"#\" class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"4191\" style=\"background-color: #3d5a80;color: #f1f3f7;border-left: 1px solid #3d5a80;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lbs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boneless skinless chicken breasts<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">bottle<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Zesty Italian dressing<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\">dry ranch dressing mix<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or 1 store-bought packet)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">minced garlic<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cumin<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chili powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">ul.wprm-advanced-list-2672 li:before {background-color: #ee6c4d;color: #ffffff;width: 18px;height: 18px;font-size: 12px;line-height: 12px;}<\/style><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-4191-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"4191\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">INSTRUCTIONS<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #9B9B9B\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-advanced-list-2672 wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Label freezer bag. \u00a0Place chicken breasts in bag.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Pour remaining ingredients in on top of chicken breasts.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Squeeze out air and tightly seal bag.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Knead gently with hands to mix contents of bag.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Lay flat to freeze in freezer.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To cook:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-advanced-list-2672 wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Remove bag from freezer and allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Place contents of bag into slow cooker or Instant Pot.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook on low for 4-6 hours in slow cooker, or on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes in Instant Pot with a 5-minute natural pressure release and then a full quick release following.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Remove chicken breasts, shred, and return to slow cooker or Instant Pot, mixing it in with the sauce. (Or shred right in the crock or pot.)\u00a0 Drain off some of the cooking liquid if there is more than you want.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4191-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve as desired.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">NUTRITION<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #9B9B9B\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">\/6 of recipe<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">244<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.03<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">97<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">938<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">604<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">258<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a;background-color: #e3e9f1;margin: 0px;padding-top: 40px;padding-bottom: 40px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" 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