Southwestern Chicken Wontons

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
• 12 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
• 3 tablespoons salsa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 50 wonton wrappers

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; stir.

2. 2

   Place 1 teaspoon of mixture in center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten wonton wrapper edges with water. Bring corners together, pressing to seal.

3. 3

   In a Dutch oven, pour oil to a 2-inch depth and heat to 350°. Fry wontons in batches until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.