Budín Azteca (Layered Tortilla Casserole) | Saveur

Budín Azteca (Layered Tortilla Casserole) | Saveur

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This budín azteca recipe is a layered casserole with tortillas, salsa verde, and shredded chicken that’s perfect for a crowd.

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Ingredients

  • One 3–4-lb. chicken
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
  • 1 dried Mexican chile, such as morita
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 quarts chicken stock, store-bought (low-sodium) or homemade
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 20 tomatillos (2½–3 lb.), husked and rinsed
  • ½ tsp. sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • 1½ large white onions, divided
  • Vegetable oil
  • 10 poblano peppers (1½ lb.)
  • 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
  • 1 medium yellow squash, finely chopped
  • 30 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups crema or sour cream, divided, plus more for serving
  • 1 cup asadero cheese, coarsely grated
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, coarsely grated

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