By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 30, 2016
Chicken Rotel Sandwiches are the ultimate way to tailgate for the Super Bowl! These Slow Cooker Rotel Dip Chicken Sandwiches are the perfect mix of flavors. Spicy Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches made in the crock pot. So easy and so addicting!
Crock Pot Chicken Sandwiches
Chicken Rotel Sandwiches are the perfect game day food. Easy slow cooker rotel dip filled with chicken on hamburger buns. So simple yet so delicious!
I’m SO DANG EXCITED about these SLOW COOKER ROTEL DIP CHICKEN SANDWICHES! It’s an idea that popped into my head one day when I was dreaming about cheese (that’s very typical for me), which led me to think about how much I love Rotel Dip (Rotel melted together with Velveeta) .
And that led me to think about HOW CAN I EAT THIS AS AN ENTIRE MEAL, which led me to this recipe.
These Chicken Rotel Sandwiches are sure to be a family favorite. They are made in a crock pot, which means they are incredibly easy.
These Rotel Dip Chicken Sandwiches are perfect for every day meals, but they’re also perfect for holiday parties or to serve during the Super Bowl ! It will be here before we know it and we better be ready! I plan to have both cheese dip AND these sandwiches. Can you blame me?
Serve these Chicken Rotel Sandwiches any time, and eat all the leftover dip with chips…because you can’t waste any of that delicious dip! That would be a crime…
Slow Cooker Chicken Rotel Sandwiches are the best game day meal to serve for all your guests. They’re easy to make and incredible delicious.
Crock Pot Rotel Dip with Chicken
These sandwiches are everything that you already love about classic rotel dip. Super cheesy, creamy, and just the right amount of spice.
Those flavors lend themselves so perfectly to chicken. To say these sandwiches are crave-worthy are an understatement. And anything made in a slow cooker is an automatic step up in my opinion. I mean just look at all that cheese!
More Dip Recipes
I’m a big fan of Rotel (tomatoes with green chiles). Besides these Chicken Rotel Dip Sandwiches, I use it in a lot of my dips and other recipes. It just might be one of my favorite ingredients!
Try some of my other favorite recipes using Rotel:
- King Ranch Rotel Dip
- Mexican Chicken Chowder
- Chicken Nacho Casserole
- Chicken Enchilada Dip
How to Make Chicken Rotel Sandwiches
Obviously this recipe takes quite a bit of time in the slow cooker, but prep is short and the recipe overall is super simple. Make the chicken rotel dip, put it on a bun, top with cheese and condiments, and done!
The extra cheese on the top is an add-on and totally optional…but you guys know how I feel about cheese. The more the better! I just can’t say no.
How to Make Rotel Dip Chicken Sandwiches:
- Place cream cheese, chicken, Rotel, and Velveeta in slow cooker.
- Cook on high 3-4 hours OR on low 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- When chicken is done cooking, remove the chicken, shred it, then place it back in the slow cooker and stir.
- Keep slow cooker on Warm until ready to serve.
- To make the sandwiches: Use a slotted spoon to remove shredded chicken from dip & place on bun. Add your preferred condiments, and more Velveeta if desired.
Don’t forget to eat any leftover Rotel dip with chips! No need to waste it once the chicken is gone. :)
I hope these Slow Cooker Rotel Dip Chicken Sandwiches grace your table for the Super Bowl, but also any other occasion, or for an easy meal around your home. For us that is ALL THE TIME. Chicken Rotel Sandwiches for the win!
If you like these Chicken Rotel Sandwiches, you’ll love these other tasty sandwiches too:
- CrockPot BBQ Pork Sandwich
- Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- Homemade Sloppy Joes
- Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Sandwiches
- CrockPot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
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- ▢ 2 lbs 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ▢ 2 8 ounce blocks (16 ounces total) low fat cream cheese
- ▢ 2 ounces Velveeta cheese
- ▢ 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- ▢ Hamburger buns
- ▢ lettuce onion, and more velveeta for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Add in the chicken, cream cheese, velveeta, and Rotel tomatoes into the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Stir ingredients occasionally while cooking.
- Once chicken is cooked through, remove just the chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker with the sauce and stir to fully coat/combine.
- Place the slow cooker on warm until ready to assemble your sandwiches.
- NOTE: If using more velveeta as garnish, I’ve found the best way to heat it up is 2 ounces at a time with 2 tablespoons milk, heated in the microwave one minute at a time until fully melted and creamy.
- Assemble your sandwiches by using a slotted spoon to remove chicken from slow cooker, placing on a bottom bun. Top with lettuce and red onion and more velveeta if desired (see note above)
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Chicken Rotel Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 8 ounce blocks (16 ounces total) low fat cream cheese
- 2 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- Hamburger buns
- lettuce onion, and more velveeta for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Add in the chicken, cream cheese, velveeta, and Rotel tomatoes into the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Stir ingredients occasionally while cooking.
- Once chicken is cooked through, remove just the chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker with the sauce and stir to fully coat/combine.
- Place the slow cooker on warm until ready to assemble your sandwiches.
- NOTE: If using more velveeta as garnish, I’ve found the best way to heat it up is 2 ounces at a time with 2 tablespoons milk, heated in the microwave one minute at a time until fully melted and creamy.
- Assemble your sandwiches by using a slotted spoon to remove chicken from slow cooker, placing on a bottom bun. Top with lettuce and red onion and more velveeta if desired (see note above)
- Enjoy!
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
