RICE-STUFFED CORNISH HENS

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"I found this recipe in a cookbook many years ago, and it's become one of my favorites," reports Gloria Leiding of Fairmont, Minnesota. "It's a nice change of pace from the usual beef or pork. These game hens always seem festive."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
3 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook and stir the rice, onion and almonds in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Stir in the water, bouillon, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 16-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in mushrooms., Sprinkle outside and cavity of hens with pepper and remaining salt. Stuff hens with rice mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Melt remaining butter; brush half over hens., Cover and bake at 400° for 25-35 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 998 calories, Fat 68g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 386mg cholesterol, Sodium 1350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 63g protein.

Malik Zaeem
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This was a great recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


FYOISAL SK
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The hens were so juicy and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


mary charles
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The hens were cooked evenly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Selina Fasil
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.


Talitha Campbell
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This was a great recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


bangla hasi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The hens were so juicy and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Badsha Mama
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The hens were cooked evenly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Warfire 1202
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.


Abbas janii
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This was a great recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


Sedem Emekor Azanu
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The hens were so juicy and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Katie Bayrack
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The hens were cooked evenly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Manar Yehia
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.


Sumona Jahan
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This was a great recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


Kaleb Chew (Partyboi K)
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The hens were so juicy and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Willy Wiz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Trade 245
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I have made this recipe several times and it is always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked evenly and the stuffing is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Khaleda fayaz
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The hens were juicy and the stuffing was packed with flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish.


abir hasan ovi
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The Cornish hens were cooked to perfection and the rice stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.