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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the bread in half, then cut each half crosswise into 4 strips; toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the sage and season with salt and pepper.
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Put 1 strip of bread and 1 provolone stick across the center of each chicken cutlet.
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Tightly roll up the chicken around the bread and cheese, then wrap each roll with a piece of pancetta and secure with a toothpick.
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Heat a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
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Add the chicken; cook, turning, until browned, 4 minutes.
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Add 3/4 cup chicken broth.
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Transfer the skillet to the oven; cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the garlic and cook until slightly golden, about 30 seconds.
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Add the beans and cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
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Add the escarole, the remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until the escarole is tender, 7 minutes.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet using a slotted spoon.
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Cook the pan juices in the skillet over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and swirl in the butter.
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Serve the chicken with the pan sauce and escarole mixture.
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Photograph by Justin Walker