Southwest Chicken Wontons Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Wontons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil; 1/2 Cup finely diced white onions; 1/2 Cup finely diced red bell pepper; 2 large cloves fresh garlic, minced; 1 12 oz can chunk chicken, drained (from Costco); 1/4 Cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 1/4 Cup Verde Salsa (I use Herdez brand); 2 Tablespoons prepared ranch dressing; 1/2 package wonton wrappers; 1 egg white whisked with 2 tblsp water

Servings: persons

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1. Heat oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and bell pepper for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic for 1 minute and remove from heat.
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2. In large bowl add onion mixture, chicken, cilantro, salsa, ranch, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
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3. Place 1 Tablespoon chicken mixture in center of wonton wrapper. Brush bottom edge with egg white wash, fold over filling and press edges together firmly, forming a triangle shape.
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4. 2 options of cooking. 1st is place about 1 inch of canola or vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. When hot, place 4 wontons at a time into oil. Cook 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. 2nd option is place wontons on a baking sheet; bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until crispy, flipping once half way through cooking.
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5. Serve with Ranch dressing or salsa if desired.

243

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, 1/2 Cup finely diced white onions, 1/2 Cup finely diced red bell pepper, 2 large cloves fresh garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chicken Wontons falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Chicken Wontons

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Variations & substitutions

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