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Southwestern Egg Rolls

Southwestern Egg Rolls

Delicious Southwestern Egg Rolls filled with spicy chicken, corn, and cheese, perfect as an appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 5 egg rolls
Calories 419 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large deep skillet
  • microwave

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
  • 1 half skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons minced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
  • cup frozen corn kernels
  • ¼ cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño peppers
  • ½ tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Wraps

  • 5 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 quart oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over chicken breast. Cook chicken in a medium saucepan over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Dice chicken and mix into the pan with green onion and bell pepper. Mix in corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeño peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until well blended and tender, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Wrap tortillas with a clean, lightly moist cloth. Microwave on high until hot and pliable, about 1 minute.
  • Spoon even amounts of the mixture into each tortilla. Fold ends of tortillas, then roll tightly around the mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Arrange in a medium dish, cover with plastic, and place in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet for deep-frying to 375 degrees F. Deep-fry frozen, stuffed tortillas until dark golden brown, about 10 minutes each. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values are determined based on a retention value of 10% after cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg rollCalories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Appetizer, chicken, fried food, Mexican, Party Food, Southwestern Egg Rolls
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