Pesto Chicken Egg Rolls

Pesto Chicken Egg Rolls - A Delicious Appetizer Recipe
Looking for a tasty appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than these delicious Pesto Chicken Egg Rolls! This dish is a perfect combination of crispy egg rolls and flavorful pesto chicken, making it a crowd-pleaser at any party or gathering.

Ingredients (serves 4):

- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- Oil for frying

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure to use cooked chicken for this recipe. You can use leftover chicken or cook it specifically for this dish.
- Use a good quality pesto sauce for the best flavor.
- Be sure to chop the sun-dried tomatoes and red onion finely so that they cook evenly in the egg rolls.

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and red onion.
2. Lay out an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of the wrapper.
3. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper up over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll the wrapper up tightly, sealing the edges with the beaten egg.
4. Repeat with the remaining egg roll wrappers and filling.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F. Fry the egg rolls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
6. Serve the egg rolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Appearance and Taste:
These Pesto Chicken Egg Rolls are a beautiful golden brown color and have a crispy texture on the outside. The filling is packed with flavor from the pesto sauce, chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes, and the mozzarella cheese adds a creamy texture. The egg rolls are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce and are sure to be a hit with your guests.
Type of Dish: Appetizer

Main Ingredients:

- Chicken
- Pesto sauce
- Egg roll wrappers