Mexican Pastel Azteca

Name: Mexican Pastel Azteca
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast; ½ medium onion; 1 clove garlic; 2 bay leaves; salt (to taste); 1 ¼ cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned); 1 large poblano pepper (or green bell pepper, or Anaheim); 1 medium onion (finely sliced); 1 Tablespoon oil; salt and pepper (to taste); 1.1 lb tomatoes (cut in quarters); 1 medium onion (cut in quarters); 2 chipotle in adobo chilies; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 12 medium corn tortillas; cooking oil (as needed); 1 ¾ cups Mexican crema (or sour cream); 2 cups Oaxaca cheese (or any other melty cheese)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

A hearty Pastel Azteca casserole made with layers of corn tortillas, shredded chicken, roasted poblano peppers, salsa, crema, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings.

Updated at: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:12:04 GMT