Are you looking for a perfect snack to serve up at your next get-together? Try Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls!
These delicious chicken egg rolls are easy and fun to make, have all the hearty flavors of your favorite cheesesteak sandwich, and can be served hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Plus, they only take 35 minutes to make! So if you’re craving something savory but quick and soft or crunchy on the outside - this is definitely the dish for you.
Looking to add some extra flavor to your Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls?
Try incorporating different toppings and seasonings such as chopped onions, green peppers, mushrooms, or a sprinkle of garlic powder. You can also experiment with various types of dipping sauces like ranch dressing, honey mustard, or sweet chili sauce for a unique twist on this classic snack.
I couldn't wait to try this Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls.
I am always looking for a great appetizer recipes and this one is perfect because you can make a batch or two ahead of time and freeze them. Then fry them the day of your holiday event.
The Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls were delicious!
The Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls only have a few ingredients but they are packed full of cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons canola oil (plus more for frying)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper (or a combination)
- 9 ounce Steak-umm Chicken Breast Sandwich Steaks
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces Velveeta (cut into 1⁄8-inch cubes)
- 12 egg roll wrappers
Directions
Egg rolls are very easy to make and you can have a big batch of them made up in no time.
Step 1: Heat 1 teaspoon of canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
Step 2: Add the remaining oil to the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the thin chicken steaks to the skillet. Season each side with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir, breaking the chicken steaks into smaller pieces. Transfer the cooked chicken to the bowl of cooked onion and bell pepper. Toss to evenly distribute and then refrigerate until cool. When the ingredients are cool, stir in the Velveeta.
Step 3: If cooking immediately clip a deep-frying thermometer to the side of a heavy deep pot. Add 2 inches canola oil to the pot and slowly heat the oil to 350°F.
To assemble the egg rolls
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken cheesesteak filling on one corner of an egg roll wrapper. Dampen the edges of the egg roll wrapper with water.
Fold up the corner nearest you and then fold in the corners on each side.
Dampen the edges of the egg roll wrapper again and roll up the egg roll.
Place each egg roll on a cookie sheet in a single layer not touching. If the outside of the egg rolls are damp and touching they will stick together.
Cooking Egg Rolls
If cooking the egg rolls immediately heat a shallow pan of oil and cook each egg roll until the wrapper is golden brown. Drain on a paper towel and serve.
Who knew adding chicken, cheese, and steak to egg rolls could produce such a delicious snack? Get creative; enjoy dinner time; savor delicious flavors; and let us know how it turns out!
Pro Recipe Tips
- Freezing Egg Rolls: These egg rolls are great to freeze to have on hand. Making up a huge batch! If freezing the Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls cover with plastic wrap and place the tray in the freezer. Once the egg rolls are frozen they can be stored in a freezer bag until needed.
- Chicken: If you can't find chicken steak-umms you can cook thinly sliced chicken instead.
- Egg Roll Filling: get creative and change up the vegetables. Use what you have on hand.
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Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons canola oil (plus more for frying)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper (or a combination)
- 9 ounce Steak-umm Chicken Breast Sandwich Steaks
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces Velveeta (cut into 1⁄8-inch cubes)
- 12 square egg roll wrappers
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet and raise the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken to the skillet. Season with the salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir, breaking up the chicken into smaller pieces. Transfer the cooked chicken to the bowl of onion and bell pepper. Toss to evenly distribute and then refrigerate until cool. When the ingredients are cool, stir in the Velveeta.
- Clip a deep-frying thermometer to the side of a heavy deep pot. Add 2 inches canola oil to the pot and slowly heat the oil to 350°F.
- To assemble the egg rolls, position 1 wrapper on a work surface like a diamond. Place 2½ tablespoons filling close to the corner nearest you and spread it up toward the middle. Using a pastry brush, brush the edges with a little water. Fold the corner closest to you up over the mixture, fold the left and right corners toward the center, and continue to roll. Brush the final corner with water to help seal the egg roll. (The egg rolls can be frozen for up to 1 month before frying.)
- Using a slotted spoon, lower 4 egg rolls into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, turning them halfway while frying. Transfer the cooked egg rolls to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Fry the remaining egg rolls and serve hot.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Freezing Egg Rolls: These egg rolls are great to freeze to have on hand. Making up a huge batch! If freezing the Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls cover with plastic wrap and place the tray in the freezer. Once the egg rolls are frozen they can be stored in a freezer bag until needed.
- Chicken: If you can't find chicken steak-umms you can cook thinly sliced chicken instead.
- Egg Roll Filling: get creative and change up the vegetables. Use what you have on hand.
