How many calories are in a Chipotle quesadilla?
The quesadilla is the menu's heaviest starting point: the pressed flour tortilla with melted Monterey Jack comes to roughly 540 calories before any protein. Add chicken and you're at 720; go steak and it's 690. The saving grace: it also starts with 20g of protein from the cheese alone, so protein totals climb fast.
The calculator counts the tortilla-and-cheese base automatically — pick your protein and any salsas (tomato, green or red add 15–30 calories each; a side of guac adds 230, which lives in the toppings row). If your goal is protein without the calorie load, compare your build against the bowl calculator — the same chicken in a bowl with veggies starts 540 calories lighter.
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FAQ
How many calories is a Chipotle chicken quesadilla?
About 720 calories: roughly 540 for the tortilla-and-cheese base plus 180 for chicken. With a side of guac it reaches about 950.
Why does the quesadilla start so high?
The pressed tortilla (320) plus the melted cheese portion (about 220) total roughly 540 calories before fillings — the largest fixed base on the menu.
What's the lightest quesadilla order?
Steak (about 690 total) or sofritas (about 690) with only fresh salsas on the side keeps it under 750. Skipping the guac side saves 230.
Is the quesadilla high in protein?
Yes — the cheese base contributes about 20g, so a chicken quesadilla delivers roughly 52g of protein, one of the highest single-item totals on the menu.