Highest-Protein Meals at Chili's: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Chili's is 15 Original Crispers, with 152 g of protein and 1550 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Chili's (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	15 Original Crispers	152	1550	63	77	9.8
2	Classic Nachos w/ Fajita Beef	112	1640	57	108	6.8
3	Classic Nachos, Fajita Chicken	99	1480	57	95	6.7
4	Bacon Ranch Beef Quesadilla	82	1850	69	140	4.4
5	Classic Ribeye	81	1050	40	64	7.7
6	Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadilla	74	1740	69	131	4.3
7	California Grilled Chicken Flatbread	69	1710	67	131	4.0
8	Cajun Pasta w/ Grilled Chicken	65	1180	111	53	5.5
9	Quesadilla Explosion Salad	61	1400	81	93	4.4
10	Classic Nachos	60	1250	57	88	4.8
11	Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl	60	940	82	42	6.4
12	Margarita Grilled Chicken	53	600	68	12	8.8
13	Country Fried Steak	52	1290	121	67	4.0
14	Margherita Flatbread	52	1420	62	107	3.7
15	Cajun Pasta w/ Seared Shrimp	50	1120	112	53	4.5
16	Boneless Buffalo Chicken Salad	49	970	44	66	5.1
17	Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl, Lunch Combos	46	850	80	39	5.4
18	Skillet Queso	45	1590	137	97	2.8
19	Double Burger, Lunch Combos	45	800	45	49	5.6
20	Smoked Bone In BBQ Chicken Breast	43	360	21	12	11.9
21	White Spinach Queso	40	1510	130	93	2.6
22	Bacon Avocado Chicken Sandwich, Lunch Combos	39	560	37	29	7.0
23	Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadilla, Lunch Combos	37	920	34	71	4.0
24	Grilled Chicken Salad	36	430	22	23	8.4
25	California Grilled Chicken Flatbread, Lunch Combo	35	860	33	65	4.1
26	Santa Fe Chicken Salad	34	620	26	43	5.5
27	Classic Beef Patty	34	480	0	39	7.1
28	Caribbean Salad w/ Grilled Chicken	33	700	85	27	4.7
29	Big Mouth Bites, Lunch Combos	33	610	38	36	5.4
30	Grass Fed Patty	33	420	5	29	7.9

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Chili's, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Chili's?

15 Original Crispers leads with 152 g of protein (1550 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Chili's?

Smoked Bone In BBQ Chicken Breast gives about 11.9 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Chili's?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Chili's, 15 Original Crispers tops the list at 152 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.