Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe

Name: Southwestern Egg Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 TB vegetable oil; 1 boneless chicken breast; 2 TB minced green onion; 2 TB minced red pepper; 1/3 cup frozen corn kernels; 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 TB frozen chopped spinach; 2 TB diced jalapeno peppers; 1/2 TB minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1.2 tsp chili powder; 1/3 tsp salt; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 5 (6 in) flour tortillas; Olive oil spray

Servings: persons

2 TB vegetable oil
1 boneless chicken breast
2 TB minced green onion
2 TB minced red pepper
1/3 cup frozen corn kernels
1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
2 TB frozen chopped spinach
2 TB diced jalapeno peppers
1/2 TB minced fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1.2 tsp chili powder
1/3 tsp salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
5 (6 in) flour tortillas
Olive oil spray

1
Rub 1 TB vegetable oil over chicken breast and cook chicken in medium saucepan over medium heat approximately 5 minutes per side until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Set aside
2
Heat remaining oil in medium saucepan. Stir in green onions and red pepper - cook 5 min until tender.
3
Dice chicken and mix into pan with onion and red pepper. Mix in corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir about 5 min until well blended.
4
Remove from heat and stir in cheese until it melts.
5
Wrap in flour tortillas (softened in microwave) and spray with olive oil and bake at 450 for 15 minutes.
6
Serve with Cilantro Cream Sauce

1123

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 TB vegetable oil, 1 boneless chicken breast, 2 TB minced green onion, 2 TB minced red pepper, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Egg Rolls falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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!

Southwestern Egg Rolls

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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