Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
El Chico

Chicken Monterey

Fajitas and GrillPopular

El Chico Chicken Monterey is fat-leaning, with about 46% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 740 calories, 47g protein, 52g carbs, and 38g fat, making it better suited to carb-aware planning than low-carb goals.

1 serving
Serving Size
740
Calories
Per serving
47 g
Protein
52 g
Carbs
38 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories740 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38 g49%
Saturated Fat 16 g80%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 125 mg42%
Sodium 1,760 mg77%
Total Carbohydrate 52 g19%
Dietary Fiber 6 g21%
Total Sugars 9 g—
Protein 47 g94%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

740
kcal
Protein47 g (25%)
Carbs52 g (28%)
Fat38 g (46%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density6.4/10

25% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index10/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate185 min walk

About 74 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 47 g94%
Fiber 6 g21%
Sodium 1,760 mg77%
Sugars 9 g—
Saturated Fat 16 g80%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein6.4/10 protein density from 47g protein and 740 calories.Yes
Lower carb52g carbs per serving.No
Low fat38g total fat per serving.No
High sugar9g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium1,760mg sodium per serving.Yes
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

Similar Items in Fajitas and Grill

View all

Compare with other items

Select up to 3 items to compare calories, protein, sodium, and macros.

Quick comparisons

Chicken Monterey has 360 fewer calories than Asada and Enchiladas and 5g less protein. Compare

Chicken Monterey has 140 fewer calories than Avocado Enchiladas and 17g more protein. Compare

Compare with Asada and Enchiladas

Chicken Monterey Compared With Nearby Items

Compared with Asada and Enchiladas, another Fajitas and Grill item at El Chico, Chicken Monterey has 360 fewer calories than it and 5g less protein than it. That makes this page useful for deciding between nearby menu choices, not just reading a raw nutrition label.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Chicken Monterey are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

Read the data methodology

Ask AI about this item

Get personalized nutrition advice and meal ideas.

Is this good for muscle gain?Can I eat this while cutting?
Ask AI