Description
Crispy and flavorful Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls packed with chicken, beans, and spices, perfect for parties or a fun dinner.
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
- 1 package egg roll wrappers (20 egg roll wrappers)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, corn, black beans, spinach, red bell pepper, and jalapeno.
- Add in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to mix everything together.
- Add the shredded Monterey jack cheese and stir until evenly distributed.
- Lay out an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one of the points facing you.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center of the egg roll wrapper.
- Roll the wrapper up according to the package directions, sealing the edges with water.
- Place the rolled egg rolls on a baking sheet until you are ready to cook them. Repeat with the remaining filling and egg rolls.
- For frying, heat oil in a large pan and fry the egg rolls until golden brown. For baking, preheat the oven and bake until crispy and golden.
Notes
Serve hot with dipping sauces like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg