Description
Southwest Egg Rolls are a savory delight that perfectly blend tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and melted cheese all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. This crowd-pleasing appetizer is ideal for game days, family gatherings, or as a fun weeknight snack. Paired with a creamy avocado ranch dipping sauce, these egg rolls deliver a flavor explosion that’s sure to impress your guests and family alike. They’re not only easy to make but also customizable, allowing you to experiment with your favorite ingredients. Get ready to dive into these crispy, cheesy bites that will become a staple in your recipe repertoire!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 6–8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup mashed avocado
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- For the dipping sauce, mix mashed avocado with ranch dressing until smooth and refrigerate.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onions and red bell peppers for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, black beans, spinach, corn, green chiles, and taco seasoning; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add shredded cheese until melted; mix in fresh cilantro.
- Divide filling among tortillas, roll tightly, and secure the ends.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot; carefully fry egg rolls until golden brown on each side (about 2-3 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with avocado ranch sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll (50g)
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 319mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg