Torta Azteca Recipe

Ingredients

• Corn tortillas – 8 medium, sliced into thin strips or triangles
• Cooking oil – 2 tablespoons, for frying tortillas until crisp
• Shredded cheese – 2 cups, preferably Oaxaca or mozzarella for melty texture
• Cooked chicken – 1 ½ cups, shredded (optional for protein boost)
• Salt – ½ teaspoon, to season the tortilla strips
• Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon, freshly ground
• Ripe tomatoes – 4 large, quartered for blending
• Onion – 1 small, roughly chopped
• Garlic cloves – 2, minced
• Green chili – 1 medium, deseeded if milder flavor desired
• Chicken broth – 1 cup, adds depth
• Ground cumin – 1 teaspoon, toasted for extra aroma
• Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon, classic Mexican flavor
• Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons, for sautéing