Chicken Breast Velveeta Recipes

If you love queso then this recipe is for you!  A ooey, gooey, cheesy dinner recipe that takes only one dish and a few minutes to make!  This is perfect for a weeknight family dinner your family will love.

I have to let you in on a little secret… I am OBSESSED with nachos.  There is just something about the salty crunchy chip covered in rich warm melted cheese that is the ultimate comfort food for me.  Any good nacho connoisseur has a special place in their heart for RO*TEL.  You have seen me use it in quite a few recipes on my site, so a big THANK YOU to RO*TEL and ConAgra foods for sponsoring this post so I can bring you my newest (and cheesiest) chicken bake recipe.

I have so many memories of family gatherings growing up.  The counters were always packed with dishes everyone brought and there always was a huge variety.  The one staple that had to the there though was the RO*TEL cheese dip.  It was a given.  If we gathered it was there.  It is one of those foods that kind of defined those moments…. and maybe where the nacho obsession began.

One Dish Queso Chicken Bake {easy Dinner Recipe} • The Pinning Mama

I will admit that I eat nachos far more than I probably should.  I do try to pack them full of healthy extras to justify it, like corn, black beans, avocado, fresh cilantro, and tomatoes.  Doesn’t that sounds delicious?  So why stop there?  I mean the nachos are good because of all the stuff topping them, so why not take all that good stuff and bake it with some tender, juicy chicken breast? BINGO!  The Queso Chicken Bake was born!

The reason I love to make chicken bakes so much is that life is BUSY! It is hard to balance it all, and when you have to spend a ton of time in the kitchen daily to make and and then clean up a hot fresh dinner, there is not much time left for family time.  If we can make and clean up dinner fast, then we get to do some of our favorite things together like going on walks around the neighborhood in the summer, and snuggling up and watching our favorite TV shows together in the winter.

If you need more super simple, super delicious easy dinner recipes, check out my other Easy Chicken Bake Recipes here!  Reader favorites include: Italian Chicken Bake, Fajita Chicken Bake and the Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake.  Give them a try!

Velveeta Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole With Rice

But back to the food.  This recipe is so fantastic because as I mentioned above it is easy so it gives us more time with the fam.  Also, it’s queso!  I mean let’s be honest, I have 3 small kids, so I go through my fair share of dinnertime battles, but when you are serving queso (packed with wholesome chicken, black beans, tomatoes and corn) the kids gobble it up.  Heck!  I gobble it up!

Start with a large baking dish.  I used a 9×13 glass dish for 4 chicken breasts.  Place your chicken flat on the dish.  If the chicken breasts are especially thick, you may want to butterfly them (cut in half) to reduce the cooking time.

Open drain and rinse the beans, and open and drain the corn.  You will use the full can of RO*TEL.  Pour the corn, beans and RO*TEL over the chicken breasts.  I use canned corn, because that is what we usually keep on hand, but you could use frozen corn as well, as long as you thaw it.

Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti With Velveeta

Next cut the block of Velveeta into small cubes, around 1/2 inch.  No need to be exact, but it makes it cover the dish a bit more evenly.  I bought a 32 oz block and used half.  If you want extra cheese you can use a little bit more.  Then spread over the top of the chicken and veggies.

Cover the dish with foil and put it into an oven preheated to 375˚F and bake for 45-55 minutes or until the chicken is done and the juices run clear.

If you like the cheese to be a little crispy on top, remove the foil the last 5 minutes of the cook time.  Either way,  it is just oooooooey, gooooooey, cheesy goodness topping the delicious chicken and wholesome veggies ready to fill your family up right.

Ro Tel Chicken Pasta

When you take this out of the oven, the cheese will be melted, but the juices from the chicken and all of the veggies will be “watery” at the bottom of the pan.  I removed my chicken breasts, then mixed this delicious mixture of chicken broth, RO*TEL, and veggies together with a fork to make the creamiest best queso sauce then spooned the extra sauce on top of the chicken and rice when I served it.  A fork or whisk works well to get the cheese to combine into the juices smoothly.

I served this with some Spanish rice I picked up, but you could also serve it with chips, tortillas or even a salad.  It is a great way to have a warm comforting meal to the table quick.

Thanks again to ConAgra for sponsoring this post and the Mom It Forward Network for the opportunity. You can find more recipes with RO*TEL and other ConAgra foods on their Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.

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Did you make this recipe? Tag me on Instagram @! If you enjoyed this recipe, please leave a review! It helps support my website and makes my day!Cheesy Chicken and Rice is our go-to weeknight dinner, something the entire family loves! This one-pan casserole is filled with chicken breast, rice, broccoli, cauliflower, and Velveeta. It’s so creamy, cheesy, and easy. Even the kids will love it!

Easy Baked Chicken Cutlets

This cheesy chicken and rice recipe is loaded with Velveeta cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, and an array of spices that really turn up the flavor on a tried and true classic casserole dish!

You can swap the chicken breasts for chicken thighs if you prefer. Try this recipe with different veggies, like cauliflower, carrots, peas, or corn!

Simply cut into the side of each chicken breast, and cut lengthwise. In this case you’ll cut all the way through, to create 4 thin cutlets. That means enough pieces for the whole family, but it also means the chicken will cook through faster.

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Velveeta melts much more easily than other cheese options, which is what makes it so great for this quick recipe. If you use another cheese, just be aware that it could affect the cook time and final texture.

Store leftover cheesy chicken and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.

Freeze cheesy chicken and rice in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Baked chicken and rice casserole is a classic favorite, but now let's take it to the next level with broccoli and cheese. Add alll that melty cheese and it's a hit!

Storage: Store cheesy chicken and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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