The Nessy Kitchen

  • Home
  • Browse Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Meal Plan
  • Recipe Index
  • Meals
  • Oat Flour Recipes
  • Snacks
  • About
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Meal Plan
  • Recipe Index
  • Meals
  • Oat Flour Recipes
  • Snacks
  • About
×
  • Salmon in a bowl with rice, cucumber, carrots and edamame.
    Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
  • Spoon dishing black beans out of a bowl.
    12+ Delicious Recipes to Make with Black Beans
  • Stack of chocolate chip cookies made with oat flour.
    Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Granola bars on a cutting board.
    33+ Tasty Recipes Using Oats
  • Rice and shrimp on a plate with green peas.
    6+ Healthy Dinner Recipes with Shrimp
  • Teriyaki baked salmon on a plate with rice.
    Honey Teriyaki Baked Salmon
  • Sourdough French toast on a plate with fruit.
    14+ Scrumptious Mother's Day Brunch Ideas
  • Peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack.
    12+ Delicious Ways to Use Natural Peanut Butter
  • Tomato basil chicken and rice on a plate.
    14+ Healthy Dinner Recipes with Chicken
  • Chocolate baked oatmeal in a ramekin with a spoon.
    7+ Chocolate Recipes You Could Totally Have for Breakfast!
  • Plantain chips in a bowl.
    Air Fryer Plantain Chips
  • Sandwich being dipped into a bowl of soup.
    7+ Perfect Sandwiches to Serve with a Bowl of Soup
Home » Recipes » Sandwiches and Handhelds

Chimichurri Chicken Sandwich

Last Modified: Feb 8, 2024 by Janessa.

↓ Jump to Recipe

With zesty Chimichurri, shredded chicken and melted cheese, this Chimichurri chicken sandwich is a delicious upgrade to your classic grilled cheese. Enjoy it on its own or dipped in your favorite soup.

Jump to:
  • The Ingredients
  • The Method
  • Leftovers and Storage
  • Make it Your Own
  • What to Serve with these Chimichurri Sandwiches
  • And if you liked this recipe...
  • Recipe Card
  • Comments
Stack of Chimichurri chicken sandwiches with a bowl of soup in the background.

There's just something about a grilled cheese sandwich. The buttery toasted outside. The warm and gooey cheese inside. The childhood lunch nostalgia...

And although there will always be a special place in my heart (or tastebuds?) for a simple grilled cheese, it might have to move aside for this Chimichurri Chicken Sandwich!

The addition of shredded chicken tossed with Quick and Easy Chimichurri adds a whole new layer of delicious.

Honestly, I probably ate a whole sandwich worth of just this mixture- it is SO GOOD. (If you're not a fan of seafood, it would be an excellent substitute to the shrimp in these Chimichurri Shrimp Bowls!).

If you're not familiar with the flavor of Chimichurri, it is made with fresh parsley, garlic and olive oil so using it on the sandwiches gives them a flavor almost as though they were made on garlic bread!

The Ingredients

Ingredients for Chimichurri chicken sandwiches.
  • Bread- I typically use sprouted wheat bread or Honey Oat Bread for sandwiches. You can use whatever you like best! Use a gluten free bread if needed.
  • Butter- The key for the buttery toasted outside. Salted or unsalted butter will work.
  • Chicken- This is a great tutorial for shredded chicken. Wondering how much chicken you need? Check out this post on Converting Between Pounds, Grams and Cups of chicken for Recipes.
  • Chimichurri- This chimichurri recipe is super quick to whip up! Plus it freezes wonderfully so you can keep extra on hand to make these sandwiches any time.
  • Mozzarella- I used Mozzarella cheese to make these just because it was what we had at the time. Provolone, Havarti or mild Cheddar would also be good options!

The Method

1. Mix. Combine the shredded chicken and Chimichurri in a bowl.

Shredded chicken mixed with Chimichurri sauce.
Chicken mixed with chimichurri in a glass dish.

2. Assemble sandwiches. Butter the outside of 2 pieces of bread. On the first piece, layer the Chimichurri chicken (on the un-buttered side!),cheese and the second piece of bread.

Assembly of a chimichurri chicken sandwich on a plate.

3. Cook. Place the sandwiches in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Cover and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom piece is lightly golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwiches, cover and cook for 2-3 additional minutes until the cheese is melted.

You can push down on the sandwiches with a back of a spatula if you would like them flattened.

Chimichurri chicken sandwich being grilled in a frying pan.

4. Serve.

Close up shot of grilled cheese sandwich with chicken showing melted cheese.

Leftovers and Storage

Make Ahead: Chimichurri can be made ahead of time and is freezer friendly. The shredded chicken mixture can be made up to two days in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Storage: Sandwiches are best enjoyed when assembled fresh. But you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To Reheat: Leftovers can be eaten cold or reheated. Reheat in the microwave or in a frying pan for 1-2 minutes per side.

Make it Your Own

Some ideas to change up these Chimichurri Chicken Sandwiches:

  • Include Spinach
  • Add Caramelized Onions
  • Top with a Fresh Sliced Tomato

Can I use shredded cheese? You bet! You will need about ⅓ cup shredded.

Could I make these in a panini press? Yep! Cook them on medium and watch them closely as all appliances are a bit different.

Make it Gluten Free- Use it your favorite gluten free bread.

What to Serve with these Chimichurri Sandwiches

To really round out the meal, these sandwiches would be delicious accompanied with any of these sides!

  • Simple Tomato Soup
  • Borscht
  • Crispy Oven Baked Fries
  • Crispy Baked Sweet Plantains
  • Or check out this post of 34 Delicious and Healthy Sides to Serve with Sandwiches for more ideas!
Sandwich being dipped into tomato soup

LET ME PLAN YOUR DINNERS! Join my email list and receive My FREE Meal Plan (Including Grocery List!) as a gift>>>

And if you liked this recipe...

...you might also like these other handhelds!

  • Turkey Pesto Sandwiches
  • Cranberry Turkey Brie Sandwiches
  • Pork Banh Mi Burgers
  • Simple Barbecued Burgers
  • Chimichurri Chicken Nachos

Recipe Card

Chicken and Chimichurri sandwich with melted cheese on a plate.

Chimichurri Chicken Sandwich

Classic grilled cheese gets an upgrade with these Chimichurri chicken sandwiches!
5 from 29 votes
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 463kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread of choice
  • 2 teaspoon butter
  • ¼ cup chicken shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Chimichurri
  • 1 oz mozzarella cheese sliced (2 slices)
US Customary - Metric
(Prevent your screen from going dark)

Instructions

  • Prepare a large skillet.
  • In a small bowl, add the chimichurri to the chicken and mix until evenly coated.
  • Butter the outside of each piece of bread with about one teaspoon and place one piece butter side down in the skillet. Top with the chimichurri chicken mixture followed by the cheese and second piece of bread (buttered side out).
  • Cover and cook on medium low heat until the bread is lightly browned and cheese is mostly melted, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook 2-3 more minutes until the second piece of bread is lightly toasted and the cheese is completely melted.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers
Sandwich is best enjoyed immediately after it is made, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, a frying pan or enjoy cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

More Sandwiches and Handhelds!

  • Sandwich on a cutting board.
    7+ Healthy Sandwich Recipes
  • Baked fish tacos assembled with slaw and avocado on a plate.
    Baked Fish Tacos
  • Turkey BLT sandwich on a plate.
    Turkey BLT Sandwich
  • Sliced BLT sandwich on sourdough bread.
    Sourdough BLT Sandwich
« Cajun Chicken Sheet Pan (With Honey Butter)
Cajun Corn »

Comments

    5 from 29 votes (23 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Anjali says

    June 15, 2022 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a simple and easy sandwich to make but turned out to be absolutely delicious thanks to the chimichurri sauce!! So good!

    Reply
  2. Seema says

    June 15, 2022 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, the lunch box already looks so much better. I loved the green colour and the flavours of chimichuri.

    Reply
  3. Rachna says

    June 15, 2022 at 8:23 pm

    5 stars
    I love cheesy chicken sandwiches. They are such perfect lunch ideas and take hardly any time to make. I must try with Chimichuri sauce now.

    Reply
  4. Ieva says

    June 15, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    Never used chimichurri in a sandwich (now I ask myself why), so I was very inspired when I found your recipe! It was delicious! We love chimichurri here, so we decided to make your recipe for it too! Absolutely gorgeous! Will definitely make it again soon 🙂

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    June 15, 2022 at 11:06 pm

    5 stars
    Cheesy chicken sandwich? Yes please. What a delicious idea with the sauce too.

    Reply
  6. Doug says

    September 04, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    Really loved this recipe, highly recommended it

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 04, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you for your kind review!

      Reply
Janessa

Hi, I'm Janessa and I'm passionate about sharing recipes that are made with wholesome ingredients, are quick and easy and most importantly, delicious!

More about me →

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Policies and Disclaimer
  • Blogging Resources

More

  • Web Stories
  • Kitchen Tips and Info
  • Buy Dinner: Solved - A Complete 4 Week Meal Plan

Contact

  • Contact
  • Instagram
  • Subscribe!

Copyright © 2020-2025 The Nessy Kitchen Inc.

Content shared on The Nessy Kitchen is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical or health advice. Before acting on any information presented here, please consult with a qualified health care professional.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




Let me know what you thought of this recipe:

This recipe worked exactly as written, thanks!
We absolutely loved this!
I'll be making this again and again!
I'm so glad I tried this recipe!

Or write in your own words:

A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.