Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls (Print-Friendly Version)

Crispy rolls filled with seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese for bold southwestern flavors.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
02 - 1 cup corn, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 1 cup spinach, chopped
05 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/4 cup jalapeño, diced and deseeded
07 - 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

→ Assembly

12 - 1 package egg roll wrappers (20 count)

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, corn, black beans, chopped spinach, red bell pepper, and diced jalapeño. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to integrate the spices.
02 - Fold shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the filling mixture until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay one egg roll wrapper flat with a point facing toward you. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in side corners. Roll the wrapper tightly, dampen the edges with water, and press to seal. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Place the prepared egg rolls in the freezer while preheating oil or oven.
05 - Pour oil into a large skillet to reach approximately 2.5 cm depth. Heat over medium-high to 175°C. Fry a few egg rolls at a time, ensuring they do not touch. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and continue with remaining rolls.
06 - Preheat oven to 220°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush egg rolls with oil and arrange seam-side down. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
07 - Present hot egg rolls with preferred toppings or dipping sauces.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Ensure wrappers are tightly sealed to prevent filling leakage during cooking.
02 - Calorie count does not include oil absorbed during frying.
03 - Shredded rotisserie chicken provides convenience and flavor.

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