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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Halve, peel, and thinly slice shallot. Remove and discard any large stems from half the kale (all for 4 servings); thinly slice leaves. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken or sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.