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Queso Dip Chicken

Not only is this queso dip flavored chicken easy, it’s super delicious too! Make it in the crock pot or stovetop!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 5 minutes
Course: Chicken, Comfort Foods, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, queso dip, slow cooker chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilis (i.e. Rotel)
  • 8 oz Velveeta cut into cubes
  • 4 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño optional

Instructions

  • **To cook stovetop, see NOTES**
  • Place chicken, jalapeños if using and undrained tomatoes in a 4-qt slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours.
  • Add the Velveeta and cream cheese.
  • Cover and cook for 1 more hour on high
  • Stir to blend until sauce is smooth.
  • Serve over rice

Notes

TO COOK STOVE TOP--Brown chicken in 2 tbs olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in undrained tomatoes. Cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat. Add Velveeta and cream cheese. Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. If desired, sauce can be reduced by simmering uncovered for about 5-8 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1063mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1078IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 1mg