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Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls on a platter with dipping sauce.
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Southwest Egg Rolls

These Southwest Egg Rolls are packed with flavorful chicken, veggies, and cheese and served with creamy avocado ranch dipping sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Keyword: copycat recipe, egg rolls, tex mex
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 487kcal
Author: An Easy Budget Recipes Original!
Cost: $11.19

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Large frying pot

Ingredients

EGG ROLLS:

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup diced white onion
  • ¼ cup diced red bell peppers
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken diced or shredded
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ½ cup canned corn
  • ¼ cup frozen spinach thawed, drained and chopped
  • 4 oz can green chiles
  • 1 cup shredded mexican cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 6-8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying

AVOCADO RANCH DIPPING SAUCE:

  • ½ cup mashed avocado
  • ½ cup ranch dressing

Instructions

MAKE DIPPING SAUCE:

  • Prepare the avocado sauce by mixing the sauce ingredients. Chill until ready to use.

MAKE FILLING:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and red bell peppers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are softened and translucent.
  • Add diced chicken, black beans, spinach, corn, and green chiles to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the mixture in the skillet. Stir until melted.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in cilantro to combine.

ASSEMBLE EGG ROLLS:

  • Divide the mixture evenly among flour tortillas.
  • Roll the tortillas and fold in the ends to create "egg rolls."

PREHEAT OIL:

  • In a large frying pot, heat several inches of vegetable oil.

FRY EGG ROLLS:

  • Place the rolled tortillas into the hot oil in batches and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

DRAIN AND SERVE:

  • Remove cooked tortilla rolls and drain on a paper towel.
  • Slice the tortilla rolls in half and serve warm with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg roll | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1133IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg