Description
Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls are a delicious fusion of flavors and textures that everyone will adore. These crispy, golden treats are packed with a savory filling of shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and zesty spices, all wrapped in a crisp egg roll wrapper. Perfect for entertaining at parties or enjoying as a quick weeknight meal, these egg rolls offer the ideal balance of crunch and flavor. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible appetizer or snack. Once you try this recipe, it’ll become a go-to favorite for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup corn (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeno (de-seeded)
- 1/2 TBS cumin
- 1/2 TBS chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese
- Egg roll wrappers (20 count)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, corn, black beans, spinach, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Stir in shredded Monterey jack cheese until evenly distributed.
- Lay out an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface and place 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center.
- Roll the wrapper according to package instructions: fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in the sides tightly, and roll towards the top corner while sealing edges with water.
- Place assembled egg rolls on a baking sheet; freeze if desired or proceed to cooking.
- Fry in preheated oil or bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg