Stuffed Chicken Caprese

Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 (1 oz) slices mozzarella cheese
8 large basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup torn fresh basil

Directions

1. With small knife, make horizontal slit in chicken breast to create pockets, being careful not to cut all the way through.
2. Sandwich 1 cheese slice between 2 basil leaves; stuff into pockets.
3. Secure with toothpicks.
4. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and pepper.
5. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
6. Add oil; heat until hot.
7. Cook chicken 5 minutes; turn.
8. Scatter tomatoes over chicken; sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
9. Reduce heat to medium-low.
10. Cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
11. Sprinkle chicken with torn basil.
12. Remove toothpicks before serving.