Description
Pastel azteca is a traditional Mexican dish that layers tortillas with chicken, cheese, and a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as Oaxaca or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add chicken, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 4 tortillas over the sauce, then add a layer of chicken mixture and cheese.
- Repeat layers, finishing with tortillas and cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for more flavor.
- Serve with sour cream or avocado for garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg