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Chili’s Southwest Eggrolls

You can make delicious Chilis Southwest Eggrolls at home with this copycat recipe and enjoy this restaurant favorite anytime.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Chilis Recipes, Southwest Egg Roll
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 502kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

Smoked Chicken Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil vegetable oil is ok

Egg Roll filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil vegetable oil is ok
  • 1/4 cup minced red bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup minced green onions
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 8 7-inch flour tortillas

Avocado Ranch Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup smashed fresh avocados (about half of an avocado)
  • 1 package ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onions

Instructions

Chicken Breast Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Brush the olive oil onto the chicken breast. Grill on a medium-hot grill. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Chop the chicken into small pieces. Set chicken to the side. 

Egg Roll Filling

  • Saute red pepper until just tender. Add the green onion, corn, black beans, spinach, and pickled jalapenos to the mixture. Add taco seasoning. Heat through. 
  • Place equal portions of filling on the tortillas. Place equal portions of chicken on the filling, and top with cheese. Fold in the ends of the tortilla and roll them up.  Make sure to roll the tortillas very tight. Pin with toothpicks to secure. 

Cooking the Egg Rolls

  • In a large pot. add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan by 4 inches. Heat to 350 degrees. Deep fry the egg rolls until they are golden brown.  This should take 7 to 8 minutes. When golden, remove them from the oil, and place them on a wire rack. 

Avocado Ranch Dressing

  • Prepare a package of Ranch dressing mix with 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup buttermilk. Add 1/4 cup of mashed avocado to the mixture. Pulse the mixture in a blender until the dipping sauce is just blended.

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1088mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 3mg
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