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 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 Rotel 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. Rotel Dip on a sandwich…yes please!
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!
Rotel Dip Recipe
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:
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! You can also jump to recipe.
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!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Nutrition Information
How could you do this in the instant pot??
Hi Ashley, follow this recipe (click here) for more info!
Do you drain the Rotel?
A great delicious post it is
This is looking mouth watering and amazing. I love this Article and I want to try this soon.
This is simply a stunning recipe. I love this. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Becky,
Making this tomorrow, but I had a question: What size can of Rotel do you use? I picked up a 10oz can and just realized that might not be enough?
Thanks,
-Adam
A 10 ounce can is correct! :)
Can I use bone in chicken breasts?
Since the chicken cooks in the slow cooker and then you just shred, boneless is much easier. Then you don’t have to worry about the bones when shredding and tossing back into the slow cooker. The chicken will cook approximately the same, its just less of a headache. Whichever you prefer :)
Use only 2 ounces of velveeta cheese for the whole recipe?
The velveeta mixed with the cream cheese was enough cheese for us, and then we put extra velveeta on top as a garnish. You could add a bit more and take out some of the cream cheese if you prefer that! Enjoy :)
Sounds fabulous!!
thank you so much!
Approximate servings
6-8 :)