Description
Creamy, spicy shredded chicken with melted cheese piled high on toasted buns – these easy sandwiches are perfect for game day, potlucks, or busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (4 pieces) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (8 oz) blocks (16 oz total) low-fat cream cheese
- 2 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce, onion, and more Velveeta for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.,Mix Filling: In bowl, combine chicken, Rotel, cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, and seasonings until creamy.,Toast Buns: Brush bun insides with melted butter. Toast cut-side up 5 mins until golden.,Fill: Divide chicken mixture among bottom buns. Top with Monterey Jack.,Bake: Return to oven 8-10 mins until cheese melts and edges bubble.,Finish: Sprinkle with green onions and jalapeños. Cover with top buns and serve warm.
Notes
Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken,Spice Control: Use mild Rotel for less heat,Make Ahead: Filling keeps refrigerated 3 days,Party Version: Use slider rolls for 12 portions,Crockpot Option: Keep filling warm in slow cooker
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg