Yummy Chicken (Cafe Rio) and Cilantro Lime Rice

 When I first put this chicken together, I was nervous.  It calls for some Italian dressing and some ranch seasoning.  I was nervous that it would taste too much like dressing.  I was wrong.  Incredibly wrong.  This chicken is my new favorite chicken.  It is so versatile too.  Throw it in a casserole, in burritos, or have it in a salad like I did.  Really good.  I also paired mine with Cilantro lime rice.  Oooo I love that stuff.  I am a big cilantro, and lime fan, so it was a hit with me!!!!

Chicken recipe found on: Make Ahead Meals

Chicken

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken breasts

1/2 a small bottle of zesty italian dressing

1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic

1 pkt ranch dressing mix (mixed with 1/2 cup of water)

1/2 Tbsp. chili powder

1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a crock pot. 

2. Cook on High 5-6 hours OR on Low 8 hours. 

3. Shred with fork (or with beaters/Bosch/or in a Kitchen Aid) and serve in salads, burritos, tacos…etc. 

Rice (found on Fav Family Recipes)

Ingredients:

1 c. uncooked rice (long-grain, white rice)

1 tsp. butter or margarine

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

1 can (15 oz) chicken broth

1 cup water

1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

2 tsp. sugar

3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 tsp. lime, chicken broth and water. 

2. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. 

3. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. 

4. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.