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WH🌿 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 165°F internal temperature.
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, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a caprese-style upgrade.
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