If you love the original Rotel dip, you are going to love this easy Chicken Queso Dip. The hearty fajita dip is perfect for game days, potlucks, or get togethers. Serve this queso dip recipe with your favorite dippers and watch everyone devour it!
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With three boys in our house, that means every Sunday afternoon there are football games playing nonstop. It doesn't really matter who is playing, although they love to watch the Bears play as much as they can.
One of our favorite things to make for football parties are cheese dips. We always make this no bake buffalo chicken dip and an easy queso dip with lots of chips. Both dips are ready in under 15 minutes and will disappear from the party table right away.
The easy two ingredient queso dip is amazing by itself, but there are times that I like to add a twist to it! Say hello to our favorite Rotel chicken dip!
Years ago we created this awesome recipe by adding seasoned chicken and sauted veggies to queso. It always gets rave reviews when we share it with our friends!
Why You Will Love This Dip
- Easy to make. This chicken cheese dip is easy to make on the stove top, microwave, or crock pot.
- Delicious flavor twist. Chicken fajitas give the classic queso dip a delicious taste.
- Everyone loves it. The cheesy goodness will disappear in a hurry every time you make it.
- Great appetizer to share. This is the perfect dip to make for Super Bowl parties or any other event.
Main Ingredients Needed
Change up the classic two ingredient queso by giving it a delicious twist. Chicken fajitas are an easy way to stretch the dip and make it even more delicious.
- Veggies - Diced onions and bell peppers give it the fajita flair.
- Chicken - Feel free to use a rotisserie chicken from Sam's or Costco, chopped grilled chicken, or even canned chicken to make this easy dip.
- Fajita Seasoning - One small packet or about ¼ cup if you have a large container.
- Velveeta Cheese - Makes this queso dip so creamy and delicious.
- Diced Tomatoes - A can of tomatoes with green chiles gives the spicy flair. Do not drain the liquid!
How to make Chicken Rotel Dip
You can have a pan of this chicken fajita dip in your kitchen in under 15 minutes. The recipe is so easy to make in just a few steps. I do recommend making a double batch because once your family tastes it, it will disappear very quickly.
- Sauté diced onions and peppers in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until they are soft and tender.
- Add cooked chicken and fajita seasoning to the pepper and onion mixture. You can use a store bought rotisserie chicken to save some time on this dip recipe. I have even used canned chicken or grilled chicken breast in a pinch before.
- Place a block of Velveeta cheese and a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles in a large pan over medium heat. Stir until it is melted and creamy.
- Gently stir the fajita chicken mixture into the Rotel queso dip.
- Immediately spoon into bowls, top with green onions, and serve with your favorite chips or veggies.
How to Serve Rotel Dip
Our favorite way to devour this Velveeta queso dip is by serving it with a sturdy corn chip. Look for chips that will hold a healthy scoop. No wimpy bites allowed here!
- Tortilla Chips
- Fritos - The scoops are best.
- Crackers or Pretzels
- Celery or Peppers
Tips and Tricks
- Spice up or tone down the chicken and cheese dip based on what variety of tomatoes you use. Use hot, original, or mild depending on your preferences.
- If the cheese dip is too thick, stir 1-2 tablespoons of milk into it.
- Add a block of cream cheese, if you want to add more creaminess or want to stretch the dip further.
- Change up the flavor profile by using ground beef, pork, or turkey sausage.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, queso is a great thing to make in a slow cooker. Add the cooked veggies, chicken, seasoning, and Velveeta cheese in a crockpot on low heat for 3-4 hours or until the cheese melts. Stir and serve.
You can change up the flavor profile of this queso by using ground beef and taco seasoning instead of the chicken.
Yes, you can prepare the queso dip 1-2 days ahead of time. Store the cooled dip in a covered container until the day you need it. Reheat on the stove top or in the crock pot.
If your family is like mine, you will not have any queso dip left. But if you do happen to have leftovers, store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave.
More Game Day Appetizers
- Pizza Bites
- Bruschetta Cheese Ball
- Honey Sriracha Meatballs
- Pepperoni Cheese Ball
- Buffalo Chicken Calzone
- Pizza Pinwheels
- Blackberry Brie Appetizer
- Easy Salsa Recipe
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Recipe
Chicken Queso Dip
This easy Chicken Queso Dip is the ultimate party dip! Cheesy goodness loaded with lots of chicken fajita flavor will have all your party guests asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup diced green pepper
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
- 1 - 1 ounce packet fajita seasoning (4 tablespoons)
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 - 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet on the stove top. Add the diced peppers and onions and cook until tender.
- Stir in the chicken and fajita seasoning. Set aside.
- In a large sauce pan, combine the cubed Velveeta and can of tomatoes. Heat and stir on medium heat until creamy.
- Stir in the fajita chicken mixture. Serve warm with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 840mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 9g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*This Chicken Fajita Queso Dip was first published October 21, 2013. The photos and post were updated and republished January 18, 2019.
Lara
Made this over the Christmas Holiday! Yummy! Thanks for all the great recipes this year! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awesome! I am so glad you liked this recipe...and all the other ones I share 🙂
kentuckylady717
I am so glad to see you are starting doing video's.....I love seeing step by step in cooking...makes me want to make the recipe even more 🙂 please continue with them.....Your video is great, except for one little flaw......you need to smile more, you are so pretty 🙂 this blog is one of my favorite ones that I always check first when I check my emails..... love this recipe.....so looking forward to making it soon .....
Desiree
Yummy! I am pinning 🙂
Kelsey
This looks AHmazing! I can't wait to try it!! We usually just do the regular rotel and velveeta (which we love) but I bet adding in the onions and peppers makes it out of this world!
Marcia S.
I've never used chicken in a Velveeta dip. I can't wait to try this!
sharon
It goes good with anything, but really really good with Ro-tel tomatoes.
Gwen Howard
I have been making this for 25 years. One of my fav all time dishes
Gigi
The game starts in one hour. I'll have some queso dip for sure!
Erin Walsh
What makes queso the best party dip?! What doesn't make it the best? 🙂 It's warm, gooey and delicious. It great on a chip and just as good on a spoon when no one is watching. 🙂
Ashley S.
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/smash906/status/402423971779334145
Ashley S.
It's perfect because its warm and cheesy and delicious!
Harmony B
tweet https://twitter.com/hburmeister/status/402041464051347456
Harmony B
Love queso because its so simple and delicious. Everyone loves it!
Katie
Making this for Poker Night tonight! I went out and purchased a mini croc to keep it warm there 🙂
Katie
This was awesome! I added a jalapeño (diced) in it and some sliced jalapeño on top. My husband and I couldn't stop eating it and I was afraid we wouldn't have enough to share 🙂 I didn't win at poker but I found a winning dip recipe.
Ashley H.
It's easy to make and super yummy!
Rosey
I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mail4rosey/status/400092958235451393
Rosey
It's a nice rich flavor and that makes it perfect for a party.
Whitney
https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/400071853374312449
Whitney
It's easy to make and a real crowd pleaser.
Buddy Garrett
It is the perfect party dip because it can be used many ways to make delicious recipes.