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

The Chipotle Chicken Burrito is the item that built the chain. A giant flour tortilla wrapped around adobo-marinated chicken, cilantro-lime rice, beans, salsa, cheese, and sour cream, rolled by hand into something you can barely close your hand around. It is still one of the most ordered items in American fast casual dining and the baseline against which every other Chipotle order gets measured. In 2026 the standard Chicken Burrito carries 1030 calories and a price starting from $10.75. Here is the current price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Prices vary by location because Chipotle sets regional pricing and city markets run higher, with most restaurants landing between $10.75 and $12.50. The 1030 calorie figure covers one standard burrito: chicken, white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, cheese, sour cream, and romaine lettuce in a flour tortilla. Every added extra moves the number up.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Table of contents

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

What is in the Chicken Burrito

The build starts with the protein: chicken thighs marinated in adobo, a blend of chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, and oregano, then grilled and chopped. Thigh stays juicy through high-heat grilling and holds the marinade better, which is why the chicken tastes seasoned through instead of plain in the middle.

Around the chicken goes cilantro-lime rice, cooked with bay leaf and finished with cilantro and lime juice, which gives the whole burrito its bright backbone. Then black beans, simmered with onion, garlic, and spices, add 8 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber on their own. Fresh tomato salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and romaine lettuce round out the standard build, all wrapped in a 12-inch flour tortilla that alone contributes 320 calories.

At 1030 calories with 53 grams of protein, this is unambiguously a full meal, and for many people it is closer to two. The tortilla and rice do most of the calorie work, while the chicken, beans, and cheese deliver the protein.

One thing worth knowing: the burrito is assembled to order in front of you, which makes the standard build just a suggestion. You can skip the rice, double the beans, swap salsas, or ask for light portions. No other major chain gives you this much control over a single menu item at no extra charge.

Chicken Burrito nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one standard Chicken Burrito, based on Chipotle’s official US nutrition data. Standard build: chicken, white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, cheese, sour cream, romaine lettuce, flour tortilla.

Nutrient	Amount per Chicken Burrito
Calories	1030
Total fat	37g
Total carbohydrates	109g
Protein	53g
Sodium	2120mg

The 53 grams of protein is the standout number: more than a full day’s worth for most adults in a single wrap. The 109 grams of carbohydrates come mostly from the tortilla and rice, and the 37 grams of fat come from the chicken thigh, cheese, and sour cream. Sodium at 2120 mg is 92 percent of the daily guideline, spread across nearly every ingredient, so there is no single item to hold that fixes it.

For context, the burrito sits near the top of Chipotle’s published calorie range: burritos run 740 to 1210 calories by build. The single biggest lever is the tortilla at 320 calories. Going bowl drops the same ingredients to about 705 calories, and light rice plus no sour cream takes off roughly 200 more without changing the character of the meal.

Chicken Burrito ingredients and customization

The standard ingredient list is a flour tortilla, adobo-marinated grilled chicken, cilantro-lime white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and romaine lettuce. Chipotle publishes full ingredient statements for everything, and the list is refreshingly short: no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives in the core ingredients.

Customization is where the burrito becomes a system rather than an item. Rice is the first decision: white, brown (same 210 calories, a bit more fiber), or none. Beans next: black or pinto, both 130 calories. Then the salsas: fresh tomato (25 cal), roasted chili-corn (80 cal), tomatillo green-chili (15 cal), and tomatillo red-chili (30 cal). Multiple salsas cost nothing, the easiest free flavor upgrade on the line.

The extras cost money and add up fast. Guacamole is about $2.95 extra and 230 calories. Queso blanco is around $1.80 and 120 calories. Double meat is the priciest add, typically $3.50 to $4.50, adding 180 calories and 32 grams of protein. The value play runs the other way: fajita veggies are free and add 20 calories of bulk, extra lettuce is free, and light cheese or light sour cream costs nothing.

Allergens

The Chicken Burrito contains wheat and gluten (flour tortilla), milk (cheese, sour cream), and soy (present in some preparations). Cross-contact is possible on the shared line, though crew will change gloves and use fresh utensils on request. The tortilla is the gluten source, so a burrito cannot be made gluten-free; the bowl is the alternative. Always check Chipotle’s current allergen information if you have a serious allergy.

Chicken Burrito vs Burrito Bowl

This is the central decision at Chipotle. The standard Chicken Burrito is 1030 calories. The exact same ingredients as a bowl, minus the tortilla, come in around 705 calories. That 325-calorie gap is the flour tortilla, the single biggest calorie item in the entire burrito.

Price is nearly identical: both start from $10.75 in most markets. The burrito gives you more food for the same money, which is why value seekers default to it. The bowl gives you the same protein with far more control: you can see what is in it, mix it properly, and reheat leftovers easily.

Pick the burrito when you want the handheld experience, when you are eating on the go, or when maximum food per dollar is the goal. Pick the bowl for calorie control or leftovers that reheat well. The tortilla is the entire difference.

Getting the best value on the Chicken Burrito

• At from $10.75, the burrito is strong value for 1030 calories and 53 grams of protein, one of the most filling single items in fast casual dining.
• Skip the paid extras on a standard order. The free customizations (fajita veggies, extra lettuce, multiple salsas, light portions) change the burrito more for zero dollars.
• The Chipotle app rewards program is the real discount channel. Points accumulate fast on $10-plus orders, and free entree rewards arrive regularly.
• Split it. A 1030-calorie burrito cut in half is two 500-calorie meals, making the effective price per meal about $5.40.

Frequently asked questions

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