Cheesy Chicken Rotel Casserole

This Rotel chicken casserole explodes with flavor in every bite! It has a blend of Rotel tomatoes and green chilies mixed into a Velveeta-based cheese sauce that's so creamy. The tender chicken and spaghetti are topped with that delicious sauce and shredded cheese to make a comforting dish everyone will love.

The Best Rotel Chicken Bake

If you haven't cooked chicken with Rotel tomatoes, you're missing out! Luckily, you found this chicken rotel spaghetti bake, so you can try how delicious the combination really is.

This cheesy chicken spaghetti recipe with Rotel has shredded chicken breasts and spaghetti mixed in a creamy, dreamy tomato sauce with Rotel canned diced tomatoes and green chilies. Heavy cream is poured on top of the casserole, and then it's finished off with shredded cheese before being baked to perfection.

The result is a comforting Rotel chicken recipe that's loaded with creaminess, cheesiness, and a whole lot of flavor in every bite! 

Plus, this cheesy chicken spaghetti recipe is so convenient to make on busy weeknights. It uses leftover chicken from the night before or any pre-cooled chicken, like a rotisserie chicken, so you'll have fewer steps to make it.

You'll have dinner ready in under an hour, and most of the recipe is passive cooking time! While the cheesy chicken Rotel is baking, you can make this Jiffy jalapeno cornbread to dip in the creamy sauce.

Why This Recipe Works

It's effortless to make. All you have to do to make this chicken spaghetti casserole recipe is cook the chicken cheese sauce, add it to the spaghetti, top with cheese, and bake to golden brown perfection. 

Easy to customize. This Rotel chicken spaghetti recipe is so simple to customize, too. Add sharp cheddar cheese, substitute the heavy cream with cream of mushroom soup, or add any desired veggies like bell peppers to the chicken mixture.

Family favorite. I make this casserole recipe every Sunday, and my family devours it every time! You'll never be able to get enough of this Rotel chicken spaghetti casserole.

Ingredients 

This recipe packs a ton of flavor, but it's made with really basic ingredients, some of which you might have on hand.

Check out what you need to make Rotel chicken bake:

• 1 ½ lb. chicken breast, cooked and shredded 
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
• 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 cup cream cheese 
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 16 oz spaghetti, cooked
• 2 cups cream of chicken soup or chicken broth
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• Parsley for serving, optional

If you're grabbing a can of Rotel tomatoes from the store, grab a few extras so you can make this Rotel dip next! 

How To Make Rotel Chicken Casserole

1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.

2. Make the cheesy chicken sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, add shredded cooked chicken, Rotel tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken soup, cream cheese, and cubed Velveeta cheese. Give everything a mix to combine. Reduce the stove to low heat, and cook for 5-8 minutes until the cheese mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper and mix again.

3. Assemble the casserole: Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the prepared casserole dish. Pour the cheese and chicken mixture and mix well with the cooked spaghetti until it's fully coated. Pour the heavy cream all over the ingredients and top it with the shredded cheese.

4. Bake and serve: Bake the casserole in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until it’s heated through and the cheese on the top is melted and bubbly. Serve by scooping out large portions and garnish with parsley. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Substitute the chicken breast with boneless skinless chicken thighs for a different flavor.
• Use sharp cheddar cheese instead of white cheddar cheese for a different cheesy flavor.
• Cook the spaghetti the day before and use a rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even more convenient to make.
• Serve the cheesy Rotel chicken bake with sour cream on top for even more creaminess, or hot sauce for an added spice.

What To Serve with Rotel Chicken Bake

This casserole has everything you need for a big hearty meal, but it goes really well with a variety of sides. Here are some of my favorites:

• Classic house salad
• Apple pie baked beans
• Crack green beans
• Cheesecake Factory brown bread
• Grit cakes

How To Store Rotel Chicken

In the fridge: Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the leftovers to a freezer-safe bag or container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating: To reheat leftovers, put them in a baking dish and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. You may need more or less time depending on the size of the leftover portion. To reheat frozen casserole, let it thaw in the fridge overnight before baking it.

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