Best bulking Chipotle Order
A big meal of 1,000 to 1,400 calories built to carry as much protein as possible, so a surplus is not just extra fries.
The order
Order Burrito Flour Tortilla, 2 × Chicken, Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice, Pinto Beans, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Queso Blanco, Fajita Vegetables, Cheese. That comes to 1,350 calories and 99g protein, with 29% of the calories coming from protein.
| Item | Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Flour Tortilla | 1 | 320 | 8g | 50g | 9g | |
| Chicken | 2 × 4 oz | 360 | 64g | 0g | 14g | |
| Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice | 4 oz | 210 | 4g | 36g | 6g | |
| Pinto Beans | 4 oz | 130 | 8g | 21g | 2g | |
| Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa | 4 oz | 80 | 3g | 16g | 2g | |
| Queso Blanco | 2 oz | 120 | 5g | 4g | 9g | |
| Fajita Vegetables | 2 oz | 20 | 1g | 5g | 0g | |
| Cheese | 1 oz | 110 | 6g | 1g | 8g | |
| Total | Total | 1350 | 99g | 133g | 49g | |
Add these freely
None of these adds more than 30 calories, so they barely move the total: Romaine Lettuce (5), Supergreens Salad Mix (15), Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa (15), Fresh Tomato Salsa (25), Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa (30).
2 other options
Each one is the best order built around a different main choice, so you can pick by taste.
Burrito Flour Tortilla, Barbacoa, Chicken, Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice, Pinto Beans, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Queso Blanco, Fajita Vegetables, Cheese
1,340 calories, 91g protein, 135g carbs, 49g fat. Compared with the order above: −8g protein, −10 calories.
Swaps 2 × Chicken for Barbacoa, Chicken.
Burrito Flour Tortilla, Carnitas, Chicken, Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice, Pinto Beans, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Queso Blanco, Fajita Vegetables, Cheese
1,380 calories, 90g protein, 133g carbs, 54g fat. Compared with the order above: −9g protein, +30 calories.
Swaps 2 × Chicken for Carnitas, Chicken.
What would break it
These add the most calories for the least protein. Adding one to the order above takes it to:
- Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette: 1,570 calories (1g protein added)
- Guacamole: 1,580 calories (2g protein added)
- Chips: 1,890 calories (7g protein added)
- Cilantro-Lime White Rice: 1,560 calories (4g protein added)
How this order was chosen
We tried every Chipotle bowl, salad or burrito a person would realistically order from the published menu (salad or burrito, protein, rice, beans, toppings, side) and kept the ones with between 1,000 and 1,400 calories. Among those, the order with the most protein wins, but an item only earns its place if it adds at least 1g of protein for every 100 calories. Without that rule the winner fills up with sides that add a gram or two of protein and a lot of calories. Drinks are left out; pair the meal with a zero-calorie one.
- Double protein costs extra at Chipotle.
- Scoop sizes vary by location and by the person serving you, so treat these totals as a plan and log what you were actually given.
Nutrition from Zolt's Chipotle menu data, last reviewed 2026-08-19. Portions in the restaurant vary, so log what you were actually served.