Description
Crispy, golden Chili’s Southwestern Egg Rolls loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, spinach, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Served with creamy homemade avocado ranch, this copycat recipe brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen—perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Southwestern Egg Rolls
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 10–12 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
For the Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sauté the red bell pepper for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add green onions, jalapeño, corn, black beans, spinach, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and salt.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until everything is warmed through and spinach wilts.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in shredded chicken and Monterey Jack cheese. Let cool slightly.
2. Roll the Egg Rolls
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape.
- Spoon about ¼ cup filling into the center.
- Fold bottom corner over filling, tuck in sides, and roll tightly.
- Seal the edge with a small dab of water.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers.
3. Fry Until Crispy
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry egg rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Make the Avocado Ranch
- Add ranch dressing, avocado, buttermilk, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve alongside warm egg rolls.
Notes
- Do not overfill the wrappers or they may burst while frying.
- Keep filling slightly dry to prevent soggy egg rolls.
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- To freeze: Freeze rolled (unfried) egg rolls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Fry directly from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg