Southwestern Egg Rolls
This mexican shredded chicken recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
Recipe Summary Southwestern Egg Rolls
These aren't traditional egg rolls! Small flour tortillas are stuffed with an exciting blend of Southwestern-style ingredients, then deep fried until golden brown.
Ingredients | Chicken Mexican Food Recipes2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half2 tablespoons minced green onion2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper⅓ cup frozen corn kernels¼ cup black beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers½ tablespoon minced fresh parsley½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon chili powder⅓ teaspoon salt1 pinch ground cayenne pepper¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese5 (6 inch) flour tortillas1 quart oil for deep fryingDirectionsRub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over chicken breast. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook chicken approximately 5 minutes per side, until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat and set aside.Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green onion and red pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until tender.Dice chicken and mix into the pan with onion and red pepper. Mix in corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until well blended and tender. Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese so that it melts.Wrap tortillas with a clean, lightly moist cloth. Microwave on high approximately 1 minute, or until hot and pliable.Spoon even amounts of the mixture into each tortilla. Fold ends of tortillas, then roll tightly around mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Arrange in a medium dish, cover with plastic, and place in the freezer. Freeze at least 4 hours.In a large, deep skillet, heat oil for deep frying to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep fry frozen, stuffed tortillas 10 minutes each, or until dark golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.Info | Chicken Mexican Food Recipesprep:
20 mins
cook:
12 mins
additional:
4 hrs
total:
4 hrs 32 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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