Cheesy Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe for Cozy Dinners - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken, shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups milk (or half-and-half)
• 2 tbsps olive oil or butter
• 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsps chopped parsley (for garnish)