Dino Nugget Chicken Parm Cups

Dino Nugget Chicken Parm Cups are a fun and easy muffin tin dinner the whole family will love.

Hamburger buns are spread with garlic butter, baked in muffin tins and stuffed with creamy alfredo spaghetti and topped with dino nuggets, marinara and mozzarella.

Why This Recipe is a Winner!

• Kid-Friendly Appeal – Who doesn’t love dino nuggets? They’re fun, familiar, and perfect for picky eaters.
• Portable & Individual Portions – Made in muffin tins, so everyone gets their own perfectly-sized serving.
• Easy to Make – No complicated techniques—just assemble, bake, and serve.
• Crowd-Pleaser – Combines classic comfort foods: spaghetti, chicken parm, and garlic bread.
• Perfect Leftover Friendly – Easy to store and reheat for lunches or quick dinners.
  

These Dino Nugget Chicken Parm Cups are a genius way to combine two all-time favorites: chicken nuggets and chicken parm.

Each cup is packed with creamy alfredo spaghetti, a crispy dino nugget, marinara, and melty mozzarella—all in a buttery garlic-baked bun.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 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

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

 Step by Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

I cooked some spaghetti noodles according to the directions on the package.

I drained them and set them aside.

 STEP 2: 

While the spaghetti was cooking I placed 12 dino nuggets on a parchment lined baking sheet.

I placed the baking sheet in the preheated oven and cooked them for 10 minutes.

 STEP 3: 

I poured a jar of alfredo sauce into a pot over medium heat and added the cooked spaghetti noodles to the pot.

I stirred until all the noodles were coated in the sauce.

 STEP 4: 

I reduced the heat to low and added some shredded mozzarella cheese to the pot.

I stirred until the cheese was melted.

 STEP 5: 

I split open 6 hamburger buns and spread them with garlic butter.

 STEP 6: 

I pushed the hamburger buns down into the cups of a muffin tin.

I placed the muffin tin in the oven and baked the hamburger bun cups for 4 minutes.

 STEP 7: 

I used tongs to push down in the center of the buns to form cups.

I scooped the alfredo spaghetti into the bun cups.

 STEP 8: 

I placed a dino nugget on top of the spaghetti in each cup.

 STEP 9: 

I spooned marinara sauce over each of the nuggets.

I also sprinkled shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

 STEP 10: 

I placed the muffin tin in the oven and baked the chicken parm cups until the cheese was fully melted.

Then the chicken parm cups were ready to carefully remove from the muffin tin and serve.

These little cups are a complete meal all in one bite.

These muffin tin chicken parm cups are easy enough for busy nights but impressive enough to feel like a treat.

Creamy alfredo sauce seeps into every nook of the bun and gooey mozzarella stretches with every bite.

If you are looking for a fun, family friendly dinner recipe; then you need to try these Dino Nugget Chicken Parm Cups!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make these ahead of time?

• Yes! You can assemble the cups a few hours in advance and keep them covered in the fridge until ready to bake.
• You will just need to increase the baking time if starting from cold.

Can I freeze them?

• Absolutely. Assemble them and place them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Bake until heated through when ready to serve them.
• You can also freeze any leftovers.

Can I use different pasta or sauce?

• Sure! Spaghetti, penne, or even rotini works, and you can swap alfredo for marinara or a creamy cheese sauce.

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