Chicken Southwestern Rolls

So in the spirit of trying new things I decided to try out the baked southwestern egg roll recipe I'd seen on Pinterest several times. I found the recipe at Mrs. Happy Homemaker. They aren't really "egg rolls" but here are my results:

I wasn't really sure about how much work would go into making these egg rolls or how the food would taste. But I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was and how great it tasted. Below are the ingredients and directions with step by step pictures.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts – diced
• 1 medium-large onion, minced
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 (14.5)oz can black beans, rinsed & drained
• 2.5 cups fresh baby spinach (I added a little extra...I really like spinach)
• 2 jalapenos, seeded & minced (I don't like jalapenos so I didn't add them 
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
• salt & pepper to taste
• 10 taco sized flour tortillas

Directions 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium. Add in the chicken, season with salt & pepper to taste, & saute for 5 minutes.

I cut my chicken into bite size pieces with my kitchen scissors. My first time using the scissors and I'm in love!

Chicken Cookin' in the skillet

 3. Stir in the diced onions & cook until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the spices, black beans, corn, & baby spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted.

The mixture was a little juicy...

4. Remove from the heat, and stir in the pepper jack cheese.
5. Spoon about 1/4 cup of filling into the center of each taco sized flour tortilla, and roll up like a burrito.

Before going into the oven. I would've added pics of the rolling process but it was a struggle.

6. Brush each side with a good coating of olive oil, and place in a baking dish.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.

There were some struggles...some of the "egg rolls" opened up.But some turned out great!

And there you have it! 

Over all it was a tasty meal. I wouldn't consider it a fast meal but I was happy I made it. I'm especially happy I ate it.

Recipe Source: http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/2012/09/southwestern-egg-rolls/