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In a blender, combine 1 cup olive oil, basil, red pepper flakes and 2 cloves garlic.
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Puree until blended and thick.
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Pour into a shallow baking dish and add the chicken.
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Toss to coat and marinate the chicken while finishing the dish.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet.
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Crush 3 garlic cloves and set aside.
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Heat 1 cup olive oil in the skillet.
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Add the garlic and cook until golden.
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Remove sausage from casings and add to the skillet.
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Saute the sausage until browned.
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In the boiling water, blanch the broccoli rabe until just soft but still crunchy.
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Transfer rabe to a bowl of ice water.
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Remove from water, drain on paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
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Grill the chicken until cooked through and juices run clear.
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To the browned sausage, add the mushrooms and saute until mushrooms start getting soft.
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Add the rabe, the chicken stock and a pinch of red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.
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Slice the bread and lay out on a serving plate.
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Spoon some of the broccoli rabe/sausage mixture over top, then cover each with 1 chicken breast and 1 thigh.
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Top with arugula, tomatoes and sliced provolone cheese.
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Then drizzle some of the broccoli rabe sauce over top, to wilt the arugula, and serve immediately.
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A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
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