Rotel Chicken Recipe

This cheesy, bubbly Rotel Chicken Bake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Perfect for potlucks, game day, or a family dinner, this recipe combines tender chicken, spicy Rotel tomatoes, creamy Velveeta cheese, and hearty noodles for a comforting and flavorful dish. Easy to make and always a hit!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 358.1 kcal
Protein 25g
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Ingredients for Rotel Chicken

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How to Make Rotel Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts until fully cooked through. You can boil, bake, or use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
  3. While chicken cooks, chop 1 medium onion and 1 bell pepper (any color). Saute in 2 tablespoons of butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add 2 (10 ounce) cans of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained) and 8 ounces of Velveeta cheese, cubed. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
  5. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  6. Cook 1 pound of your favorite pasta (elbow macaroni, shells, etc.) according to package directions in chicken broth. Drain well and stir in 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of chicken soup.
  7. Shred the cooked chicken and add it to the Rotel mixture along with the cooked noodles and cream of chicken mixture.
  8. Pour everything into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

53g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Rotel Chicken?

Rotel Chicken takes about 125 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 105 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Rotel Chicken?

Rotel Chicken has approximately 358.1 calories per serving, with about 25 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Rotel Chicken?

The key ingredients for Rotel Chicken are Chicken, Rotel, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onion, Linguine. See the full list with measurements above.

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