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.
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Great video! The dip looks amazing! Can't wait to try it!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Sheena!!
Mandi Welbaum
You had me at Rotel and Velveeta cheese..then you combined chicken into the mix, and I was sold. This looks so delicious and perfect for football days.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Mandi!!
Marie K
Rotel Cheese Dip is a HUGE favorite to take to family get togethers and so easy to make! It's also DELICIOUS!!!
jennifer horn
https://twitter.com/jen_r_horn/status/393014708292173824
jennifer horn
Queso's the perfect party food because it's easy to make, inexpensive and most everyone likes it.
Kelly Massman
https://twitter.com/kmassman/status/393014475780939776
Kelly Massman
Well, everyone loves it, and it is so easy to make!!!! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!! 🙂 kmassman gmail
D SCHMIDT
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D SCHMIDT
It is the perfect dip because its versatile you can add additional ingredients to jazz it up and everyone loves cheese!
Jennifer
Will be making this! Yum!
sharonjo
Queso is the perfect party dip because it's cheesy and spicy and everyone loves it. Great idea to add chicken. Loved your video!
Chels R.
How cute are YOU!!! Loved the video! And it looks super yummy!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chels!!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner
Adorable pic of the boys. 🙂 This dip is ridiculously insane! Gotta try this!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Tina!!
Shelly
It's easy to make and everyone loves queso dip!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar
Your house sounds so much like mine on football days (minus the kids!) ! 🙂 That dip is awesome - one of our faves too! I like to add ground beef or sausage too. And the video is great - I'd be a nervous wreck!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Lindsay!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
Had to pop in and watch the video! I would have been so nervous! You did a great job! We have been doing a dip similar to this for years in our house! It is always a crowd pleaser!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Nancy!!
Jill @ Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons
Making this for sure...looks great!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jill!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Mmmm, I seriously want to dive right in. We love queso dip.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks Aimee!!
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming
who doesn't queso? it's the perfect party dip because it's always a hit!
Margot C
I posted a tweet too : https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/392534686599094272