The hat is valued at around $25 and is being handed out through Chili’s official social channels during a one-week entry window. The promotion runs from December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM ET through December 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET and is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and DC, 18+, except Rhode Island.
Why this Chili’s freebie is worth your time
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1,800 hats means far more winners than a typical promo
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Official Chili’s merch tied to their most-loved appetizer
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Easy, quick actions on social media instead of long forms
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No purchase required — just engagement on their posts
How to join the Skillet Queso Hat promotion
GET FREEBIE: Open Chili’s official accounts on Instagram, X, Facebook or TikTok and find their Skillet Queso Hat promo post.
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On Instagram, comment on the promo post from Chili’s account.
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On X, repost the promo post using the hashtag shown there (for example, the Skillet Queso hashtag).
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On Facebook, post or share Chili’s Skillet Queso Hat post on their page during the entry period.
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On TikTok, leave a comment on Chili’s Skillet Queso Hat video.
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You can submit one entry per social platform, and Chili’s may allow multiple comments or shares per platform up to the limits in the official rules.
Winners are selected around December 16, 2025, and notified via direct message on the platform they used.
FAQ
Do I need to use every platform?
No. Each platform is its own entry path; you can use one or several to increase your chances.
Who can enter?
Legal U.S. residents 18+; Rhode Island residents are excluded according to the rules.
How many hats are there?
There are 1,800 total winners, each receiving one Skillet Queso hat (approximate value $25).
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