STUFFED CORNISH HENS

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With a golden and flavorful stuffing, these tender hens are a special-occasion entree perfect for two. -Wanda Jean Sain, Hickory, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and rice in 2 tablespoons butter until rice is browned. Add the water, soup, lemon juice, chives, parsley and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Preheat oven to 375°., Sprinkle hen cavities with salt and pepper; stuff with rice mixture. Place with breast side up on a rack in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Melt remaining butter and add tarragon; brush some over the hens. , Cover loosely and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until a thermometer reads 170° for hens and 165° for stuffing, 30-45 minutes longer, basting frequently with tarragon butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1076 calories, Fat 75g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 415mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 63g protein.

Ashley Chamberlin
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These hens were incredible! The stuffing was packed with flavor and the hens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Haris Khattak
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the hens turned out well. The stuffing was flavorful and the hens were moist.


ItsMeJessica _Duh
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The hens were a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was delicious.


Mustafiz Rahman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great. The stuffing was flavorful and the hens were moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Neil M
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The hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was good.


Judith Wright
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These hens were amazing! The stuffing was so flavorful and the hens were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


belema wokoma daminabo
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the hens turned out well. The stuffing was flavorful and the hens were moist.


Parbej Khan
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The hens were a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was good.


Godfrey Caesar
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These hens were delicious! The stuffing was perfectly seasoned and the hens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Abdul Razzak
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I'm not a huge fan of cornish hens, but this recipe was pretty good. The stuffing was tasty and the hens were cooked well.


Sarwar Hanif
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out beautifully. The stuffing was flavorful and the hens were moist and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


isaac ayodeji
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The hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was good.


Monowar Husen
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I made these hens for my family and they loved them! The stuffing was especially delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Munna
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These cornish hens were a hit at our dinner party! The stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the hens were cooked to perfection. We will definitely be making this recipe again.


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