White Chicken Chili - Is It Supposed to Be This Spicy?

[turtle15]

I made this chili tonight for the first time and it is SUPER spicy. I bought the peppers the grocer told me were poblano. I did not expect for it to be this hot. I could never do this at a show. Is it supposed to be spicy? Any substitution ideas?

 

[nene960]

I remember it being really spicy to me but I am super sensitive to hot food.

 

[esavvymom]

I think I had cut the amount of called-for pepper in half or maybe even a third, because I knew my kids wouldn't want it too spicy. It still had a kick, but was good.

 

[DebbieJ]

you can sub green peppers or even do 1 poblano and 1 green

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I use the green chili peppers - those are mild, but still full of flavor. In fact, when I've made it at home before I've just used a small can of chili peppers.

 

[cathyskitchen]

I made it and didn't use the poblano pepper, just a regular green pepper, and it was still super spicy because of the Southwestern Seasoning Mix. Next time I make it, I'll only use 1/2 of what is called for of the mix. Even my Father-in-Law made a comment about how spicy it was, and he loves spicy food!!

 

[leftymac]

PC seems to be a little heavy on the spice in a lot of recipes -- this one and the Chipotle Chili Cornbread Bake. I usually cut back on the peppers and some of the seasoning/rub.

 

[esavvymom]

Now that I think about it- I think I did also cut the SW spice mix in half too. ANytime there are spices like that and I'm making it for my family- I always start out cutting it in half. PC's rubs and sauces do tend to have quite the kick anyway! Add in spicy peppers and salsa, etc...yeah...Prevacid would be calling my name by dessert!

 

[turtle15]

Thanks for all the tips! I agree, they do seem to go heavy on some of the spices. I will definitely try to substitute the peppers the next time I make it.

 

[chefann]

The spiciness of the salsa will make a big difference, too. I like the Meijer Gold (store brand). There's another brand, I think it's Victoria, that's a LOT hotter and makes the chili almost inedible. (IMO)

 

[babywings76]

I started a thread in Oct. 2008 about this, too. You should read through it, it's listed down below here...4th one down.

 

[elizabethfox]

I love how spicy it is!

 

[Pedey]

I think the salsa verde you use matters more than anything. Choose a mild one.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

You can also substitute the green salsa for a mild green enchilada sauce. I usually only use 1/2 to 1 poblano. You have all the yummy flavors without the intensity.

 

[turtle15]

I started a thread in Oct. 2008 about this, too. You should read through it, it's listed down below here...4th one down.

Thanks, I'll check it out. I figured I could not have been the only one.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Ha Ha you are all wimps come to Texas
we add a habenero to ours