5 MINUTE DINNER IDEA

🌿 5-Minute Dump & Bake Chicken Pesto A ridiculously easy one-pan dinner that tastes fancy but takes almost no effort. If you’ve got 5 minutes, a jar of pesto, and some chicken, dinner is basically done. This dump-and-bake pesto chicken turns juicy, cheesy, and flavorful with almost zero prep—just season, spread, and bake. 🍗 Ingredients * 4 chicken breasts * Salt & pepper * Garlic powder * Oregano * 1 jar pesto * 6–8 slices mozzarella cheese Optional toppings (highly recommended) * Fresh tomato slices * Fresh basil * Balsamic glaze ⸻ 👩‍🍳 Instructions 1️⃣ Prep (takes about 5 minutes) Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish or sheet pan. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. 2️⃣ Dump the pesto Spread a spoonful of pesto over each chicken breast, then dump the rest of the jar around the chicken so everything bakes in that garlicky goodness. 3️⃣ Bake Bake at 400°F for about 30 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken. Chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. 4️⃣ Add the cheese Top each chicken breast with sliced mozzarella. 5️⃣ Melt & finish Return to the oven and bake (or broil) for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. ✨ Optional Finishing Touch Top with fresh tomato slices, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a caprese-style upgrade.