Step 1

In a wide, shallow dish stir together breadcrumbs, parmesan, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

In a second wide, shallow dish whisk together eggs and water.

Step 3

Toss chicken in the flour/breadcrumb mixture, then in the egg mixture, and then a second time in the flour/breadcrumbs to give it a really good coating.

Step 4

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in oil. Add the coated chicken and cook on for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Transfer to a dish and cover to keep warm.

Step 5

Cook fettuccine noodles according to package's directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water and cover pasta to keep warm until ready to serve.

Step 6

In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic for 1 minute til fragrant.

Step 7

Sprinkle flour over the melted butter and garlic and stir until a paste forms.

Step 8

Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 9

Stir in salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water.

Step 10

Stir in salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese until cheese is fully melted and incorporated.

Step 11

Gradually whisk in more pasta water as needed to rich a smooth, pourable sauce. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.

Step 12

Slice chicken and serve with fettuccine noodles and prepared sauce. Garnish with cracked black pepper and chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!