Pastel Azteca (Mexican Lasagna)

Name: Pastel Azteca (Mexican Lasagna)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast (400 gr); ½ medium onion (50 gr); 1 garlic clove; 2 bay leaves; salt; 1 ¼ cups fresh corn kernels (200 gr) (or canned corn); 1 large poblano pepper (or green bell pepper); 1 medium onions (70 gr) (finely sliced); 1 Tbsp oil; salt and pepper; 1.1 lb tomatoes (500 gr) (cut in quarters); 1 medium onion (50 gr) (cut in quarters); 2 chipotle chillies (optional); 1 tsp ground cumin; 12 corn tortillas; 1 ¾ cups Mexican cream (350 gr); 2 cups Oaxaca cheese (250 gr) (or any other string cheese)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Pastel Azteca is a mexican casserole dish that is made with layers of tortillas, sauce, shredded chicken and cream. A gooey, melty cheese top completes this dish that is perfect to serve for family dinners.

Updated at: Sat, 10 May 2025 03:10:09 GMT