Southwest Egg Rolls

 Looking for something new for dinner this evening, found this fairly healthy recipe and oh my goodness, yummers! I added a little more minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce to the dipping sauce to spice it up a little more... we will definitely be having these again!! Enjoy!

Baked Southwest Egg Rolls with

Creamy Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

    Rolls:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow or red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 3 (about 1 1/2 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 green or red pepper, diced small
• 1 jalapeno pepper, membranes removed, seeded and finely minced or 4 pickled jalapeno rounds from the jar
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 10 ounces frozen, chopped spinach, defrosted and liquid squeezed out (wringing through a kitchen towel works great)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2-3 cups shredded cheese, such as Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack or Cheddar
• 2-3 dozen small, fajita-size flour tortillas

    

Chipotle Dipping Sauce:

• 1 cup sour cream, low fat
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (if you are opening a new can to only use 1 teaspoon, freeze the remainder in a freezer-safe ziploc bag and pull out and thaw as needed)

Directions:

1.     Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
2.     In a small bowl, combine the dipping sauce ingredients. Mix well and set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.
3.     In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the cubed chicken breasts and peppers and cook over medium or medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the rinsed and drained black beans, spinach, corn, cilantro and seasonings. Mix well and cook until the mixture is heated through. Add the cheese and stir well, cooking, until the mixture is hot and cheese is mostly melted.
4.     Warm the tortillas. I place 5-6 between two damp paper towels and microwave for about 45 seconds. Place some of the filling on each tortilla and roll up tightly, egg-roll style, folding in the edges. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheets (secure with a toothpick if needed).
5.     Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, until the rolls are lightly browned and heated through. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

 Recipe Source: Mel's Kitchen