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Southwest Chicken Egg Roll Recipe

These Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls are loaded with flavorful chicken, corn, black beans, bell peppers and more - giving them delicious southwest flavors wrapped in a crispy egg roll wrapper in every bite!
Servings: 20
Calories: 126kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1 package egg roll wrappers (20 egg roll wrappers)

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken, corn, black beans, spinach, red pepper, and jalapeno in a large bowl. cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper and stir it into the mixture.
  • Stir in the shredded cheese.
  • Lay out an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one of the points facing toward your body.
  • Place 2-3 TBS filling in the middle of the egg roll.
  • Roll the egg roll up according to the package directions. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, fold in the 2 side corners tightly. Then continue to roll it up. Seal the edges by dipping your finger in water and pressing it along the edges and pressing them together. Placing them onto a baking sheet until needed
  • Repeat with remaining filling and egg rolls.
  • Place egg rolls into the freezer until oil, or oven is preheated.

For Frying:

  • Add oil to a large skillet until it is about 1 inch thick. Heat it over medium high, or until it reaches 350 F.
  • Add a few egg rolls to the pan at a time, making sure to give them space so they don't touch.
  • Let the egg rolls cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the wrappers are golden brown in color. Transfer them to a stack of paper towels, and repeat with additional egg rolls.

For Baking:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Brush the egg rolls with oil and place them seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the egg rolls are golden, flipping them half way through baking.
  • Serve with your choice of toppings.

Notes

*I used part of a rotisserie chicken
*Calories counted are excluding any oil that may be used in frying the egg rolls. 

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg