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Heat oven to 400 degrees.
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Cook and stir pancetta in small nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 minutes or until fat begins to render.
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Add shallots; cook and stir 3 minutes or until pancetta is lightly browned and shallots are soft.
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Stir in bread crumbs and sage; cook 1 minute or until crumbs are lightly browned.
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Place in a bowl; cool slightly.
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Stir in cheese.
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With a small knife cut large horizontal pocket in chicken, being careful not to cut all the way through.
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Fill each pocket with about 1/4 cup stuffing; secure with toothpicks.
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**Chicken can be made to this point 8 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate**.
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Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
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Add oil; heat until hot.
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Cook chicken 5 minutes or until browned, adjusting heat if necessary.
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Turn; place on small foil-lined rimmed baking sheet (reserve skillet).
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Bake 5-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
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Meanwhile, remove any dripping from skillet
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Heat skillet over hight heat until hot.
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Add vinegar; boil 1 minute or until reduced by half and slightly syrupy.
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Add broth; boil 2 minutes or until reduced by half and slightly syrupy.
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Remove from heat; whisk in butter.
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Lightly spoon sauce over chicken; pass remaining sauce.