Chipotle’s Chicken Quesadilla: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla went from a secret-menu whisper to a digital phenomenon. For years you could only get it by asking; then Chipotle put it on the app with three included sides, and it became one of the most ordered items in digital channels. The formula is simple: a large flour tortilla folded over Monterey Jack cheese and adobo chicken, pressed on the grill until the cheese melts and the tortilla crisps, served with sour cream, fresh tomato salsa, and chipotle honey vinaigrette for dipping. In 2026 the Chicken Quesadilla with its three sides carries 830 calories and a price starting from $11.25. Here is the current price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Prices vary by location because Chipotle sets regional pricing, with most restaurants landing between $11.25 and $12.75. The 830 calorie figure covers the quesadilla plus its three standard sides: sour cream, fresh tomato salsa, and chipotle honey vinaigrette. The quesadilla alone is about 390 calories.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the Chicken Quesadilla
• Chicken Quesadilla nutrition facts
• Chicken Quesadilla ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Quesadilla vs Burrito
• Getting the best value on the Chicken Quesadilla
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Chicken Quesadilla

The quesadilla itself is a large flour tortilla layered with Monterey Jack cheese and 4 ounces of adobo-marinated grilled chicken, folded in half and pressed on the flat grill. No oil or butter is added during cooking; the crisp comes from the press and the cheese rendering against the tortilla. The result is a golden, crackling exterior with a molten cheese-and-chicken interior. On its own, the quesadilla is 390 calories with 27 grams of protein, which is a respectable light meal.

The three sides are what make it a full order. Sour cream (110 cal) for cooling richness, fresh tomato salsa (25 cal) for acidity, and chipotle honey vinaigrette (220 cal) for sweet heat. The vinaigrette is the surprise star: a smoky-sweet dressing that most people had never tried before the quesadilla put it on the map. Together the sides add 355 calories, which is why the full order lands at 830.

At 830 calories with 58 grams of protein, the quesadilla with sides is a serious meal, and the protein number is the highest of any single Chipotle entree format. The cheese and chicken together deliver a protein load that rivals double-meat bowls.

One thing worth knowing: the quesadilla is digital and phone-order only in most restaurants. You cannot reliably order it at the counter during a rush; the grill press workflow is built around the app queue. Order ahead, and it will be hot and crisp when you arrive.

Chicken Quesadilla nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one Chicken Quesadilla with three standard sides, based on Chipotle’s official US nutrition data. Sides: sour cream, fresh tomato salsa, chipotle honey vinaigrette.

Nutrient	Amount per Chicken Quesadilla
Calories	830
Total fat	40g
Total carbohydrates	53g
Protein	58g
Sodium	1850mg

The 58 grams of protein is the headline: the highest of any standard Chipotle entree. The 40 grams of fat comes from the cheese, the chicken thigh, the sour cream, and the vinaigrette’s oil. Sodium at 1850 mg is 80 percent of the daily guideline.

For context, the quesadilla alone at 390 calories is one of the lighter things Chipotle sells; the sides nearly double it. The vinaigrette at 220 calories is the lever most people do not see coming. Skipping it and keeping the other two sides drops the order to 610 calories with 57 grams of protein nearly intact.

Chicken Quesadilla ingredients and customization

The quesadilla is a flour tortilla, Monterey Jack cheese, and adobo-marinated grilled chicken, pressed on the grill. The sides are sour cream, fresh tomato salsa, and chipotle honey vinaigrette. Chipotle’s ingredient statements are short and clean throughout.

Customization is narrower than on bowls, but it exists. You can swap the protein to steak, barbacoa, carnitas, or sofritas at the standard protein price differences. You can add fajita veggies inside free. The sides can be swapped: trade the vinaigrette for guacamole (a paid swap), or double up on salsa instead of sour cream. Kids’ quesadillas with just cheese run 230 calories and are the light option most people forget exists.

One popular customization is ordering the quesadilla with the sides on the side, literally, and using them across the meal. The vinaigrette doubles as a salad dressing and a chip dip, which stretches its value.

Allergens

The Chicken Quesadilla contains wheat and gluten (flour tortilla) and milk (cheese, sour cream). Soy is present in some preparations. Cross-contact with all major allergens is possible in the shared kitchen. There is no gluten-free or dairy-free version of this item as built. Always check Chipotle’s current allergen information if you have a serious allergy.

Quesadilla vs Burrito

The two handheld formats serve different cravings. The quesadilla with sides: from $11.25, 830 calories, 58g protein, crispy pressed tortilla, built for dipping. The chicken burrito: from $10.75, 1030 calories, 53g protein, soft wrapped tortilla, built for eating whole.

The quesadilla wins on protein and on the dipping experience; the three sides make it feel like more food than it is. The burrito wins on price and on pure volume: 200 more calories for 50 cents less. The burrito is also the more portable of the two, since the quesadilla’s sides require a table.

Pick the quesadilla when you want maximum protein and the fun of dipping, and when you are ordering digitally anyway. Pick the burrito when you want the most food for the money and you are eating on the move.

Getting the best value on the Chicken Quesadilla

• At from $11.25, the quesadilla delivers 830 calories and 58 grams of protein, the highest protein of any standard entree.
• Skip or halve the chipotle honey vinaigrette to drop up to 220 calories free. It is the hidden calorie lever in the order.
• Order digitally. The quesadilla is built for the app queue, and counter orders during rushes are unreliable.
• The kids’ cheese quesadilla at 230 calories is the budget light option hiding in plain sight.
• Rewards points accumulate at the normal entree rate, and pickup avoids delivery markups.

Frequently asked questions

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