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!

Chicken Rotel Sandwich

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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
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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:

Slow Cooker Rotel Dip Chicken Sandwich, on a hamburger bun with lettuce and onion
Two Chicken Rotel Dip Sandwiches on plates, next to a bowl of lettuce and onion

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:

  1. Place cream cheese, chicken, Rotel, and Velveeta in slow cooker.
  2. Cook on high 3-4 hours OR on low 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. When chicken is done cooking, remove the chicken, shred it, then place it back in the slow cooker and stir.
  4. Keep slow cooker on Warm until ready to serve.
  5. 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. :)

cheese being poured on sandwich
Crock Pot Chicken Rotel Sandwich with Velveeta

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:

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Recipe Card

Chicken Rotel Sandwiches

4.24 from 17 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin
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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!
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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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Serving: 8gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 44gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 385mgPotassium: 477mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 455IUVitamin C: 3.6mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Cory B
Cory B
October 16, 2024 9:40 am

Why does the recipe say to use 2 blocks of Cream Cheese but the video clearly shows only ONE 8-ounce block being added to the slow cooker?

Samantha Marceau
October 16, 2024 12:29 pm
Reply to  Cory B

Hi Cory, this is one of our older recipes, and we do update them over time. Unfortunately, in this case, it means the recipe and video don’t match up 100%. Our videos are intended as visual guides, but we always recommend following the amounts on the recipe card for the most accurate information.

Ashley Struckhoff
Ashley Struckhoff
May 23, 2023 1:44 pm

How could you do this in the instant pot??

Samantha Marceau
May 23, 2023 1:46 pm

Hi Ashley, follow this recipe (click here) for more info!

Dorothy
Dorothy
July 21, 2019 1:44 pm

Do you drain the Rotel?5 stars

Karen
Karen
March 20, 2017 2:51 am

This is looking mouth watering and amazing. I love this Article and I want to try this soon.

Karen
Karen
March 17, 2017 3:19 am

This is simply a stunning recipe. I love this. Thanks for sharing.

Adam
Adam
February 12, 2017 9:06 pm

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

Dennis
Dennis
February 8, 2017 6:58 pm

Can I use bone in chicken breasts?

Emily M
Emily M
February 3, 2017 2:36 pm

Use only 2 ounces of velveeta cheese for the whole recipe?

Horse names
Horse names
February 1, 2017 1:55 am

Sounds fabulous!!

LINDA
LINDA
January 5, 2017 9:02 pm

Approximate servings