Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe

Name: Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe
Total time: 4 hrs 40 mins
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half; 2 tablespoons minced green onion; 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper; 0.33333334326744 cup frozen corn kernels; 0.25 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers; 0.5 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.33333334326744 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper; 0.75 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 5 (6 inch) flour tortillas; 1 quart oil for deep frying

These Southwestern egg rolls are a delicious twist on the classic appetizer! Mini flour tortillas are stuffed with a spicy chicken filling including corn, black beans, jalapeños, and cheese, then deep-fried until perfectly crispy.

Total time4 hrs 40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield5 egg rolls, 5

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Instructions

Rub 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over the chicken breast. Cook the chicken in a medium saucepan over medium heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the green onion and bell pepper. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Dice the cooked chicken and add it to the pan with the green onion and bell pepper. Stir in the corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeño peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until heated through and well combined, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
Wrap the tortillas in a clean, slightly damp cloth. Microwave on high until warm and pliable, approximately 1 minute.
Spoon an equal amount of the chicken mixture into each tortilla. Fold in the ends of the tortillas, then tightly roll them around the filling. Secure with toothpicks. Place in a dish, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours.
Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep-fry the frozen egg rolls until a rich golden brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 419 kcal
Fat Content: 31 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 575 mg
Protein Content: 14 g
Cholesterol Content: 29 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g