Pastel Azteca or “Mexican Lasagna”, as some people call it, is one of the Mexican culinary wonders that is not known much outside the country and it’s a real delight.
The flavor brings together all the traditional elements of traditional flavors such as poblano chili, corn tortillas, chicken, and green sauce. This recipe has a sweet flavor, if you want to add extra heat, look into our hot sauces assortment.
Ingredients
(Serves 2 people)
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2 Chicken Breasts
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1 Poblano pepper or green pepper
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1 white onion
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240gr Green Sauce
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200gr Mexican Manchego Cheese or Oaxaca Cheese
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Sunflower Oil
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Boil the chicken breasts in a pot of salted water for about 25 minutes. When they are ready we will unravel them and reserve them.
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Chop the onion, devein the poblano pepper and cut it into cubes.
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Fry the onion for a couple of minutes, add the poblano pepper and the shredded chicken.
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Season with salt and pepper, stir, and leave on low heat for about 10 minutes.
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Fry each tortilla in a pan with a little oil and place the first level of tortillas in a dish.
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Pour a part of the chicken mixture, a little green sauce, and cheese. We cover with more tortillas and repeat the process again until all the ingredients are finished.
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Bake at 180ºC for about 20 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy
The best way to eat this delicious Pastel Azteca is hot and fresh from the oven. In the case of a complete plate, it is usually eaten only for lunch or dinner.
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