Southwest Roll-Ups
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥘 Cuisine: Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S.
🍗 Category: Chicken
🔪 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 20 minutes
👨👩👦 Servings: 10-12 roll-ups
📝 Description: While visiting my mom, we stumbled upon this gem of a recipe in a magazine. We decided to give it our own twist, opting to cube the chicken instead of shredding it, and the result was a flavor explosion! These Southwest roll-ups are a hit, especially with my brother who couldn’t seem to get enough of them.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups salsa
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 10-12 6-inch flour tortillas
- Sour cream, for serving
- Additional salsa, for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a food processor, combine salsa, garlic, onion, ground cumin, fresh cilantro, chicken cubes, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
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Assemble the Roll-Ups:
- Spread the filling mixture evenly over each flour tortilla.
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Roll Up:
- Roll up the tortillas tightly, ensuring the filling is securely enclosed inside.
- Place the rolled-up tortillas seam side down in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the roll-ups are heated through.
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Add Cheese Topping:
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the baked roll-ups.
- Let the roll-ups stand for a few minutes until the cheese melts deliciously on top.
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Serve:
- Serve the Southwest roll-ups hot, with a dollop of sour cream and additional salsa on the side if desired.
These Southwest roll-ups are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, a game day snack, or a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with Tex Mex flavors and easy to customize to your taste preferences, they are sure to become a favorite in your household too! Enjoy the deliciousness and the compliments that come with it! 🌶️🧀🌯
