Green Chile Chicken with Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon 0.5 ounce unsalted butter
• 1 jalapeño (finely chopped (optional: de-seed to reduce spiciness))
• 1 ⅓ cups 112g finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• ½ cup 120mL heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup 120mL whole milk
• 2 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
• 1 4.5- ounce can chopped green chiles
• 1 ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 5 cups ~22.5 oz shredded cooked chicken thighs
• 1-3 Tablespoons (s finely chopped green onions)