Cafe Rio Chicken Salad

 ** Recipe from Our Family Treat **

Chicken Mixture

* 5 chicken breasts

* 1 bottle of Italian Dressing

* 1 Tbl. cumin

* 1 Tbl. chili powder

* 2 garlic cloves, minced

Put chicken in crock pot, and then pour seasonings and dressing over it. Cook for 4-6 hrs. on low.

Tomatillo Dressing

* 1 pkg. ranch dressing

* 1 c. mayo

* 1 c. milk

* 1/4 c. lime juice

* 1/4 c. cilantro

* 3 tomatillos

* 2 garlic cloves

* 1 jalapeno, seeds removed

Put in food processor or blender and blend. Put in the fridge and let chill.

Rice

* Enough rice/water needed for your family

* 2 tsp. chicken bouillon

* 2 garlic cloves-minced

* 1 can diced green chili's

* 1/2 c. chopped cilantro

* 1/2 tsp. salt

* 1 Tbl. butter

* 1/4 c. chopped onion

In a pot on the stove, bring desired amount of water to a boil.  Once the water boils, add the rice & remaining ingredients.  Cook as per directions on rice.

Salad

* 1 head of Iceberg lettuce, chopped

* 1 head of Romain lettuce, chopped

* 2 tomatoes, diced

* cilantro

* lime

* tortilla chips

* Parmesan cheese

* 1 can black beans, rinsed & drained

* tortillas, sprinkled with cheese; warmed up

Start with tortilla, then add rice, beans, chicken, lettuce, tomato, chips, cilantro, chips, Parmesan, cilantro, and then drizzle with dressing. Enjoy!