Description

Southwestern Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside and packed with a savory filling of seasoned chicken, vegetables, beans, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Inspired by restaurant style favorites, this homemade version delivers bold Southwestern flavors with a satisfying crunch. These egg rolls work perfectly as an appetizer, party snack, or casual dinner option and can be prepared ahead and cooked when needed.

Ingredients

Skinless boneless chicken breast half, cooked and diced

Vegetable oil for cooking and frying

Minced green onion

Minced red bell pepper

Frozen corn kernels, thawed

Black beans, rinsed and drained

Frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

Finely diced jalapeño peppers

Fresh parsley, minced

Ground cumin

Chili powder

Fine salt

Ground cayenne pepper

Shredded Tillamook Monterey Jack Cheese or Cabot Monterey Jack Cheese or Organic Valley Monterey Jack Cheese

Flour tortillas, small size

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Instructions

1. Rub the chicken with vegetable oil and cook in a skillet until fully cooked and lightly golden, then set aside to rest

2. Heat vegetable oil in the same skillet and cook green onion and red bell pepper until softened and fragrant

3. Dice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet with the vegetables

4. Add corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeño, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper, then stir and cook until everything is well combined and heated through

5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and evenly distributed

6. Warm the tortillas until soft and pliable

7. Place the filling in the center of each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to seal

8. Arrange the rolled tortillas in a dish and freeze until firm

9. Heat frying oil to the proper temperature and carefully fry the frozen egg rolls until deeply golden and crisp

10. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving

Notes

Allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling the egg rolls to prevent soggy tortillas

Freezing the egg rolls before frying helps them keep their shape and improves crispness

Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño and cayenne pepper

For best texture, serve immediately after frying

Leftover cooked egg rolls can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to restore crispness

Prep Time: twenty minutes
Cook Time: thirty minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Southwestern American