Description

These Chicken Rotel Sandwiches are a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish perfect for hearty sandwiches. Tender shredded chicken is cooked with cream cheese, Velveeta, and Rotel tomatoes to create a rich and savory filling, ideal for casual lunches or dinner. Served on hamburger buns with fresh lettuce and optional onions and extra cheese, these sandwiches bring comfort and ease to your table.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 pieces)
16 ounces low fat cream cheese (two 8-ounce blocks)
2 ounces Velveeta cheese
1 can Rotel tomatoes (10 ounces)

For Serving

Hamburger buns
Lettuce
Onion (optional)
Additional Velveeta cheese for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Add Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts, cream cheese, Velveeta cheese, and Rotel tomatoes into the slow cooker. Ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cook Chicken: Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or on low heat for 6-8 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Stir the mixture occasionally to help the cheeses melt uniformly and flavors blend.
Shred Chicken: Once cooked, carefully remove just the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Using two forks, shred the meat finely. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the cheesy tomato sauce until well combined.
Keep Warm: Set the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep the chicken mixture ready while you prepare the sandwiches.
Heat Extra Velveeta (Optional): For garnish, heat 2 ounces of Velveeta cheese with 2 tablespoons of milk in the microwave in 1-minute increments until fully melted and creamy.
Assemble Sandwiches: Using a slotted spoon, scoop the cheesy chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the hamburger buns. Top with fresh lettuce, red onion slices if desired, and a drizzle or dollop of the melted Velveeta cheese for extra flavor.
Serve and Enjoy: Place the sandwich tops on and serve immediately for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Notes

You can adjust the cooking time depending on your slow cooker model and desired tenderness of chicken.
Additional Velveeta cheese can be heated separately and used as a creamy garnish.
The lettuce and onion add freshness and crunch but can be omitted or substituted based on preference.
Use a slotted spoon to avoid excess liquid in your sandwiches.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.