If you want this to be less spicy, omit the jalapeno and
use a mild salsa.
The chili oil makes this pretty spicy (in a good way) so if you like things milder you could
use mild salsa instead of medium to tone it down a little.
Not exact matches
Good question — this dish WILL be spicy if you
use a spicy
salsa or taco seasoning, but if you
use a
mild version of both, it's not spicy at all.
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 packet taco seasoning of your choice 1 small can (4.5 oz)
mild diced green chiles, drained 1.5 cups
salsa of your choice (I typically use Private Selection Restaurant Style S
salsa of your choice (I typically
use Private Selection Restaurant Style
SalsaSalsa)
This recipe creates a very
mild cheesy sauce that is meant as a backdrop;
use the
salsa to spice up the flavor to your tastes.
We
use a
mild chili powder, as we prefer to control the heat of our meals after the fact, with hot sauce or
salsa to taste, but you can
use a medium or hot one if you prefer.
can of tomato sauce, so I
used that + 1cup
mild salsa.
I thought that the
salsa was
milder than if the whole chile was
used, but it still had the flavor.
Many of the larger
salsa manufacturers
use mild or nonpungent chiles, such as the newer jalapeños, for flavor.
If you like things on the spicy side, feel free to add a little extra chili powder or
use medium or hot
salsa in lieu of
mild.
:) You could also
use a very
mild salsa and try blending a bit of that in.
Use hot chilies if you want a spicier
salsa, or
mild ones for something a little tamer.
Use red, green, or yellow bell peppers and hot or
mild salsa, according to your preference.
Also, I
used mild taco seasoning mix and
salsa for the dressing, since I am
using chipotle peppers.
If someone doesn't like spicy (I'd rate this as medium), you may want to
use a little less chili powder and a
mild salsa.
Heat scale:
Mild to wild depending on the
salsa you
use.
If you like things on the spicier side,
use a medium
salsa but if you're not sure what spice level you want, stick to
mild.
I'm a baby and only
used one jalapeño but kept the seeds and found the
salsa to be perfectly
mild for my taste.
If you like things on the spicier side,
use a medium
salsa but if you're not sure what spice level you want, stick to
mild.
I
used the
mild organic
salsa from Costco which I bought for a party and forgot about.