Cheesy Rotel Chicken Skillet

🍳 Cheesy Rotel Chicken Skillet

📝 Description

This hearty, comforting skillet dish is loaded with juicy chicken, melty cheese, and zesty tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel). It’s creamy, slightly spicy, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor—perfect for a quick one-pan dinner that feels indulgent and satisfying.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra melt)
• ½ cup bell peppers (red & green), diced
• ¼ cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup cream or milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin (optional)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat the pan:
   In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté veggies:
   Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until soft and fragrant.
3. Add chicken:
   Stir in cooked chicken and season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Add Rotel:
   Pour in the Rotel tomatoes (with juices) and mix well.
5. Make it creamy:
   Add cream or milk and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes.
6. Add cheese:
   Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella over the top. Cover and let it melt.
7. Garnish & serve:
   Top with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

💡 Tips

• Serve with rice, tortillas, or tortilla chips.
• Add jalapeños for extra spice 🔥
• Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I make this low-carb?
Yes! Serve it as-is or with cauliflower rice.

Q2: What is Rotel?
It’s canned diced tomatoes mixed with green chilies—adds spice and flavor.

Q3: Can I make it without cream?
Yes, but it will be less creamy—add a bit of broth instead.

Q4: Can I store leftovers?
Yes, refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat gently.