Description
Dino Nugget Chicken Parm Cups are a fun, kid-friendly twist on classic chicken parmesan. Dino-shaped nuggets are combined with cheesy spaghetti and baked inside hamburger buns, topped with marinara and garlic butter for a crispy, flavorful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 12 dino nuggets
- 15 oz alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
- ½ cup garlic butter
- ⅓ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Drain and mix with alfredo sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cut hamburger buns in half and hollow out a small portion of the center to create a cup.
- Place a spoonful of the alfredo spaghetti mixture inside each bun half.
- Top each with 2 dino nuggets.
- Brush garlic butter over the tops of the buns and drizzle with marinara sauce.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted, nuggets are heated through, and buns are slightly crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute alfredo sauce with marinara for a tomato-based version.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free buns if desired.
- Can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
- Pair with a side salad or veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: dino nugget chicken parm cups, kid-friendly chicken parmesan, baked spaghetti cups, fun dinner ideas, cheesy chicken cups