Description
These Southwest Egg Rolls deliver everything I love about a cozy weeknight dinner infused with Tex-Mex flair. Tender shredded chicken mingles with sweet corn, black beans, vibrant red pepper, jalapeño heat, and melty Monterey Jack cheese, all wrapped snugly in crisp egg roll wrappers. Whether you fry or bake them, the result is golden, crunchy outside and warm, savory inside comforting and celebrated all at once.
Ingredients
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- 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 jalapeño (de-seeded if you prefer milder)
- 1/2 Tbsp cumin
- 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 package egg roll wrappers (typically ~20 wrappers)
Instructions
- Combine the cooked chicken, corn, black beans, chopped spinach, diced red bell pepper, and diced jalapeño in a large bowl.
- Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the shredded cheese and mix until evenly distributed.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond orientation.
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling in the center.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll upward tightly.
- Seal the final edge with water. Place seam-side down on a tray. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
- Optional: Freeze briefly to help firm up before cooking.
- Frying: Heat 1 inch of oil to 350°F in a skillet. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place egg rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined sheet. Brush with oil. Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Notes
Don't overfill the egg rolls and always seal the edge with water to avoid unrolling. Use rotisserie chicken to save time and make the filling ahead to store. These rolls can be frozen and reheated via oven or air fryer. For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and for a spicier flavor, add cayenne or Pepper Jack cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg