CORNISH HENS WITH WILD RICE AND CELERY

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Stuffed with a succulent combination of wild rice, mushrooms and dried cranberries, these golden hens are sure to become a special-occasion entree in your home. They're a wonderful change of pace from traditional turkey. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 packages (6.2 ounces each) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
5 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery and mushrooms; cook until tender. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in contents of rice seasoning packets, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 5-6 minutes. Stir in water chestnuts, cranberries, onions and soy sauce. Stuff hens with rice mixture, or refrigerate and reheat it to serve with roasted hens., Place hens on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 170°, 50-60 minutes. Cut each hen in half lengthwise to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Guadalupe Mendez
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This dish is a bit time-consuming, but it is definitely worth the effort. The hens and the pilaf are both delicious.


Zafar Zafariqbal
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the hens and the pilaf.


Uzor Favour
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This recipe is a great way to cook Cornish hens. The hens are juicy and flavorful, and the pilaf is a perfect accompaniment.


Malik Asim
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Francesco greco Q
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cornish hens and wild rice. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Aleem Gazi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it is definitely worth the effort. The hens and the pilaf are both delicious.


Isaac Cordova
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the hens and the pilaf.


Saben Mills
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This dish was a hit with my family and friends. Everyone loved the hens and the pilaf.


Siobhan Yadon
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The hens were a little dry, but the pilaf was delicious. I think I would try brining the hens next time.


NAKIRYOWA JACKLINE
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cornish hens. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


sarah ssebadduka
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Anwar Hussen
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I found the recipe to be easy to follow and the results were delicious. The hens were cooked perfectly and the pilaf was flavorful and fluffy.


iiv3 _
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Ahsa Ali
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I made this dish for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it! He said it was the best Cornish hens he had ever had.


Yasini Malindda
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The hens were moist and tender, and the pilaf was flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Akash Vay
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think it would be easier to just roast the hens and serve them with a simple rice pilaf.


Maktoum bin Monham
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The hens were a little dry, but the pilaf was delicious.


Rashidul Marium
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the hens and the pilaf.


Kendsay Kluksdal
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The hens were cooked to perfection and the pilaf was fluffy and flavorful.


Raquel Muus
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This dish was a hit with my family! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the wild rice and celery pilaf was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.