Southwestern Egg Rolls
Crispy Southwest egg rolls filled with a delicious combo of spicy chicken, black beans, and cheese wrapped inside flour tortillas and deep-fried.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Rub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over chicken breast. Cook chicken in a medium saucepan over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from heat and set aside.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Dice chicken and mix into the pan with green onion and bell pepper. Mix in corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeΓ±o peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until well blended and tender, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese so that it melts.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Wrap tortillas with a clean, lightly moist cloth. Microwave on high until hot and pliable, about 1 minute.'}
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5
{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Spoon even amounts of the mixture into each tortilla. Fold ends of tortillas, then roll tightly around the mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Arrange in a medium dish, cover with plastic, and place in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours.'}
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6
{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat oil in a large, deep skillet for deep-frying to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep-fry frozen, stuffed tortillas until dark golden brown, about 10 minutes each. Drain on paper towels before serving.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (5 servings total)