Pastel Azteca

Name: 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 Tbsp oil; salt and pepper (to taste); 1.1 lb tomatoes (cut in quarters); 1 medium onion (cut in quarters); 2 chipotle in adobo chilies; 1 tsp 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

Pastel Azteca is a traditional Mexican casserole made with layers of corn tortillas, shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and melty cheese. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:27:10 GMT