Authentic Chilean Pastel De Choclo - With Shortcuts

Name: Authentic Chilean Pastel De Choclo - With Shortcuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cup vidalia onion, finely chopped; 2 (12 ounce) cans creamed corn; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin; 1 1/2 tablespoons adobo seasoning; 2 tablespoons salt & pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 10 -12 large black olives, sliced; 1 teaspoon oregano; Pam cooking spray or cooking spray; 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 -2 cup sugar

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup vidalia onion, finely chopped
2 (12 ounce) cans creamed corn
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
2 tablespoons salt & pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
10 -12 large black olives, sliced
1 teaspoon oregano
Pam cooking spray or cooking spray
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
1 -2 cup sugar

1
Saute chicken breasts in hot oil until browned; remove from heat and rest aside.
2
In a heavy skillet, brown the meat, drain, and put it into a bowl.
3
Add oil (one swirl around pan) to skillet.
4
Saute onion until translucent; add chile flakes, cumin, adobo, paprika, salt, pepper, and oregano.
5
Add the sauteed mixture to the meat and mix.
6
Pack the meat mixture into a pregreased (Pam) shallow 9-inch ovenproof casserole dish.
7
Arrange chicken, eggs and olives on top of meat mixture.
8
Place creamed corn in bowl; mix in 4 tablespoons of sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Pour this mixture over the meat mixture and sprinkle with the remaining sugar. It should cover mixture but not overtly.
10
Bake in a 350u00b0F oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden.
11
Serve with additional sugar on side.

1502

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 cup vidalia onion, finely chopped, 2 (12 ounce) cans creamed corn, and more.

Yes, Authentic Chilean Pastel De Choclo - With Shortcuts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!