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5 MINUTE DINNER IDEA

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Pesto Chicken

Why it worked

The video leverages a highly relatable "quick dinner" solution, appealing to busy individuals. The visual appeal of the cheesy, saucy chicken combined with the simple, step-by-step instructions makes it easily replicable and shareable.

Summary

This video demonstrates how to make a quick and easy pesto chicken dinner. The recipe involves seasoning chicken breasts, topping them with pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, and then baking them.

Structure

1Introduce the concept of a 5-minute dinner idea.
2Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
3Add pesto to the chicken.
4Bake the chicken.
5Top with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
6Serve the finished dish.

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Classico Traditional Basil Pesto: ACTS - used as a sauce/flavoring for chicken. Removing it would change the dish's flavor profile. Mozzarella cheese: ACTS - added as a topping to the chicken, melts and becomes part of the dish. Removing it would change the dish's texture and flavor. Tomatoes: ACTS - used as a topping for the chicken. Removing them would change the dish's appearance and flavor. Basil: ACTS - used as a garnish for the chicken. Removing it would change the dish's appearance and flavor.

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🌿 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.