"My husband really likes Cornish hens, so I searched for a recipe I could use during the holidays that dressed them up. My family loves the fruit stuffing. -Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the bread, fruit bits, water and allspice; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through., Loosely stuff hens with stuffing. Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine butter and honey; drizzle over hens., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if hens brown too quickly. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
SavageWolf93
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for special occasions or just a regular weeknight dinner.
Engdyee Tilahun
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The chicken is so moist and tender, and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.
Pona Heli Kahonah
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the chicken and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
Toya Mechell
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kelly Davis
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love that I can use different fruits depending on what's in season.
Robert Costantino
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dj Shiblu
[email protected]I made this dish for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Fartuun Aadan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Semina Brownell
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for special occasions or just a regular weeknight dinner.
Battur Enguun
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The chicken is so moist and tender, and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.
Divan Vanessa
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the chicken and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
Gge Dff
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mahesh Kumara
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love that I can use different fruits depending on what's in season.
That Boi
[email protected]This dish was absolutely incredible! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the fruit stuffing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.