Copycat Café Rio Cilantro Lime Rice [+ Video]

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Copycat Café Rio Cilantro Lime Rice [+ Video]

a photo of a large glass serving bowl full of fluffy rice with chopped cilantro on tope and a lime wedge

Craving the fresh, zesty flavor of Café Rio’s cilantro lime rice? This copycat recipe brings the perfect balance of fluffy rice, tangy lime, and aromatic cilantro, making it the ideal side dish for tacos, burritos, or even just a delicious bowl on its own. With a few simple ingredients, you can recreate that vibrant, savory taste at home.

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I’ve found that when I make Mexican food lately I really want rice and beans with it, just like the restaurants do. I didn’t used to care, but I’ve really grown to like the rice and beans. We especially love how easy this rice is. There’s a touch of butter in the rice too. Let’s not forget that. A little dairy can totally change a dish for the better. True story.

I’ll include a whole section below for recreating a whole Café Rio meal that includes this easy rice recipe! Mmmm…now I’m craving some Café Rio!

Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Rice

Whether you’re planning to eat this rice as a side dish for some chicken fajitas or as the base for burrito bowls, you’re family is going to love it! Let’s jump further into the all the ingredients you will need!

  • Rice: Just regular long-grain white rice will work great. Jasmine rice and basmati rice would also work.
  • Water: used to cook the rice
  • Unsalted Butter: adds richness and flavor
  • Chicken Bouillon: Adds flavor to the rice as it simmer.
  • Garlic: Fresh minced garlic will give you the best flavor.
  • Cilantro: You can’t have too much fresh cilantro in my opinion, so grab a bundle from the produce section of the grocery store and chop it up.
  • Lime: Fresh lime juice is definitely preferred, but if you don’t have lime, the bottled lime juice will work.
  • Diced Green Chiles: I like to leave the juice in for added flavor. You can dial up the spice here with medium or hot canned chiles. We stick with mild in our house.

The measurements and details for each recipe can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Cilantro Lime Rice on the Stove Top

I almost always cook rice on the stove top these days. I used to be loyal to the rice cooker, but as time has gone on, I’ve found myself enjoying being a little more hands on with rice. It takes a tiny bit more work, but for me, it’s worth it. Here are the steps for making this cilantro lime rice recipe including a photo of each s

Crock Pot Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken [+ Video]

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Crock Pot Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken [+ Video]

Looking for a Cafe Rio Copycat Tomatillo Ranch Dressing? This one has that cilantro lime ranch flavor everyone loves just like the restaurant! ohsweetbasil.com

Enjoy the delicious flavors of Cafe Rio at home with this easy and flavorful crockpot Cafe Rio chicken recipe. We’ve included a step-by-step video instructions for a perfect copycat dish!

This chicken dinner recipe tastes just like Cafe Rio’s recipe for shredded chicken. It’s a great dinner idea to take to someone who may need a family friendly meal. It is delicious served with cilantro lime rice and topped with creamy tomatillo cilantro ranch dressing. Use it for a salad, tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, or a chicken taco salad. It’s so versatile!

Ok, so if you live in Utah there are probably 3 Mexican fast food chains that you try to copy their chicken or pork. (Mostly the sweet pork, but I’ll do that one later.) This copycat Cafe Rio Chicken recipe is seriously so good and if you don’t want to do a salad then turn it into a burrito!!

This chicken is one of those life saver crock pot (slow cooker) recipes. Kinda like this regular Crock Pot Chicken. I love that you can throw everything together in less than 5 minutes, let it cook all day and then feel like a hero as you serve it to your family. The only thing you really need to watch out for is how darn much the recipe makes.

Scale that sucker back! It’s too much chicken for just our little family! However, that usually means it’s a great opportunity to invite someone over or to surprise a neighbor with dinner. And I’m definitely all about that. It also freezes well to save for another night!

Ingredients for Cafe Rio Chicken

You only need 5 ingredients to make this delicious chicken recipe! And you literally toss it all in the slow cooker let it cook. Here is the ingredients list:

  • Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing: I know this is super specific but it’s just the right flavor for this recipe. Avoid the fat free dressing.
  • Cumin: adds flavor
  • Chili Powder: adds flavor and a little heat
  • Garlic: adds flavor
  • Chicken Breasts: boneless skinless chicken
  • Creamy Tomatillo Cilantro Ranch Dressing: easy to make and so delicious
  • Cilantro Lime Rice: the perfect complimenting flavors to this chicken

The measurements a

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