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
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
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Guadalupe Mendez
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming, but it is definitely worth the effort. The hens and the pilaf are both delicious.
Zafar Zafariqbal
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the hens and the pilaf.
Uzor Favour
[email protected]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
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Francesco greco Q
[email protected]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
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it is definitely worth the effort. The hens and the pilaf are both delicious.
Isaac Cordova
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the hens and the pilaf.
Saben Mills
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family and friends. Everyone loved the hens and the pilaf.
Siobhan Yadon
[email protected]The hens were a little dry, but the pilaf was delicious. I think I would try brining the hens next time.
NAKIRYOWA JACKLINE
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cornish hens. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
sarah ssebadduka
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Anwar Hussen
[email protected]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.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Ahsa Ali
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]The hens were a little dry, but the pilaf was delicious.
Rashidul Marium
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the hens and the pilaf.
Kendsay Kluksdal
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.