Best 10 Hens With Apricot Rice Stuffing Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our enticing Hens with Apricot Rice Stuffing, where flavors dance harmoniously. This classic dish showcases tender hens roasted to perfection and complemented by a delectable apricot rice stuffing. Savor the sweet and tangy notes of apricots, the savory richness of the stuffing, and the aromatic herbs that create a symphony of flavors. Indulge in the delightful combination of textures, from the crispy skin of the hens to the fluffy and flavorful rice stuffing. Discover variations of this timeless recipe, including a flavorful Apricot Rice Pilaf and a tantalizing Apricot Chicken with Rice. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

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WILD RICE STUFFED CORNISH HENS



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My mom prepares this impressive-looking entree for the holidays and for other "company's coming" occasions. The savory rice stuffing goes wonderfully with the moist golden hens and sweet apricot glaze. She is often asked for the recipe. -Becky Brunette, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5-1/2 cups water, divided
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water, bouillon and salt to a boil. Add wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add long grain rice; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes longer or until rice is tender and water is absorbed., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in rice mixture. Spoon about 3/4 cup stuffing into each hen. , Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; cover and set aside. Place hens breast side up on a rack in shallow baking pan; tie drumsticks together. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes., In a small saucepan, bring preserves and remaining water to a boil. Pour over hens. Bake 25-35 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing, basting occasionally. Place baking dish of stuffing in the oven for the last 35-40 minutes of hens' baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 118 g fat (34 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 770 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,595 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 95 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 139 g protein.

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH WILD RICE STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
1/3 cup toasted pecan pieces, broken
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons dried currants
4 dried apricots, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 Cornish hens, patted dry
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat. Saute the onions and celery until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme and cook for 1 minute more. In a mixing bowl combine the onion mixture with the rice, parsley, nuts and dried fruits and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place 1/2 cup of the stuffing into the cavity of each hen. Tie the legs of each bird together with kitchen twine.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Melt the remaining butter with the vinegar. Brush the birds all over with the butter mixture and season with salt and pepper. Put the hens on a rack in a large roasting pan, breast-side up. Roast the hens until an instant read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 170 degrees F., about 80 minutes. Set the birds aside at room temperature, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes before carving. Split hens in half through the breast with a sharp knife or poultry shears, and keep the stuffing intact. Arrange birds skin-side up, on a platter, garnish with sprigs of parsley and serve.

APRICOT RICE STUFFING



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This fruit rice stuffing accompanies roast duck as part of our traditional New Year's Day dinner. It's also an attractive side dish to serve alongside Cornish game hens and chicken. -Katrina Forar, Lakewood, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, apricots, parsley and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

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APRICOT GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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From my Land-O-Lakes recipe book. Stuffed Cornish Hens with apricot and marjoram glaze add spark to this recipe.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 Cornish hens
2 cups dry bread cubes
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
2 -3 tablespoons white wine (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves

Steps:

  • heat oven to 375*F.
  • in a medium bowl mix together all stuffing ingredients (except preserves, butter and wine).
  • in a 1 qt saucepan melt 1/2 cup apricot preserves and 1/4 cup butter, stir into stuffing, add 2 to 3 tablespoons wine to moisten stuffing.
  • stuff hens with stuffing, secure opening with toothpicks.
  • tuck wing under hen, place hens breast side up in roasting pan, bake for 1 hour.
  • meanwhile in same saucepan combine all sauce ingredients.
  • cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until melted (2 to 3 minutes).
  • brush hens with half of sauce and continue baking uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes or until hens are fork tender.
  • if hens browning to quickly cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.8, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 309, Sodium 852.4, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.6, Protein 50.2

CORNISH HENS STUFFED WITH RICE



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These moist golden hens are a tradition at our house on Christmas Eve. We think the spiced rice stuffing with cinnamon, sweet raisins and honey goes so well with the birds and makes the meal a special one. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
3 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in 3 tablespoons butter until tender; remove from the heat. Stir in the rice, raisins, walnuts, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stuff hens., Place on a rack in a large shallow baking pan. Rub remaining butter over skin. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 180°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1073 calories, Fat 69g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 392mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 64g protein.

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.

APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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These savory hens are a tasty sized-right twist on the conventional bird. Filled with a well-seasoned stuffing, they make perfect individual servings, reveals Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. "The hens smell so good while baking, folks can hardly wait to eat," she smiles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups dry bread cubes
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed
4 green onions (green part only), optional
Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; remove from heat. Add the bread, mushrooms and seasonings. Toss with enough chicken broth just to moisten. , Stuff hens. Tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a large shallow baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. , Brush with preserves. Bake, uncovered, 30-45 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, basting every 10-15 minutes. , If using green onions, first soften them in boiling water or the microwave for a few seconds, then tie over the string used to tie the drumsticks together. Garnish platter with rosemary if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 42 g fat (15 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,239 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 116 g carbohydrate, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 43 g protein.

APRICOT GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH APRICOT RICE STUFFING



Apricot Glazed Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Rice Stuffing image

Make and share this Apricot Glazed Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Rice Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katha

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Cornish hens
1/4 cup water
6 ounces apricot preserves (sugar free)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
garlic powder
cooking spray
aluminum foil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
6 -8 dried apricots, finely chopped
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup long grain and wild rice blend (ParExcelence)
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • For glaze: Put 1/4 cup water, apricot preserve and cinnamon in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high about 20 seconds.
  • Stir to blend.
  • If not blending well, microwave another 10 seconds.
  • Stir again till smooth.
  • For rice: Sauté garlic, celery, onion, apricots in oil about 5 minutes.
  • Add brown rice; sauté another 3 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups chicken broth and 3-4 tablespoons of glaze sauce.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat to a low simmer.
  • Simmer covered 10-15 minutes.
  • Add pilaf rice.
  • Stir, cover and simmer 15-25 minutes or longer until liquid is absorbed.
  • Allow to cool. (This could be done earlier in the day if you see fit).
  • For Hens: Preheat oven to 400°F; line a 13 x 9 pan with foil and spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Wash hens, remove giblets and pat dry.
  • Sprinkle with garlic powder in and out of hens.
  • Stuff with rice mixture.
  • Brush with glaze mixture.
  • To prevent over browning make a foil tent.
  • Crease a sheet of foil crosswise through the center to form a tent leave 1-2 inches between top of hens so heat can circulate crimp on sides.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and brush with glaze.
  • Bake uncovered until hens are tender and juices run clear, about 40-45 minutes, basting about every 10-15 minutes until glaze is used up.
  • 2-4 servings depending on appetite.

APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS FOR TWO



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I found this easy recipe for Cornish hens and prepare it often for my family. The glaze keeps the hens tender and moist, and the skin roasts to a golden glow. It's tasty, too. When the children are gone for the weekend, my husband and I enjoy this meal-perfect for two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine the salt and cayenne. Rub a third of the mixture inside hens. Brush 1 tablespoon butter over hens; sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the preserves, honey, onion, nutmeg and remaining butter. Cook and stir until preserves are melted. Brush over hens. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 180°. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH RICE STUFFING



Cornish Game Hens with Rice Stuffing image

My mother used to make this for Easter dinner. The rice stuffing is a perfect partner for the hens. Packaged wild rice mix can be used as well.

Provided by MOMMYCOFFEY

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped onion
⅓ cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup water
1 cube chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon salt
2 Cornish game hens
salt to taste
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the almonds, onion, and uncooked wild rice. Saute 5 to 10 minutes. Mix in the water, chicken bouillon cube, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 45 minutes until rice is tender and easily fluffed with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season the Cornish game hens inside and out with salt, and stuff with the rice mixture. Place the hens breast side up on a rack in a baking pan. Brush with 1/4 cup melted butter.
  • Cover the baking pan, and cook the hens 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and continue cooking 1 hour, or until the hens are no longer pink and the juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 128.9 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1341.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Hens: Select plump, young hens with a clean, fresh smell and no signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Stuffing Preparation: Combine all stuffing ingredients in a large bowl, ensuring the apricots are evenly distributed. Be gentle when mixing to avoid breaking the apricots.
  • Stuffing the Hens: Rinse the hens thoroughly inside and out, then pat dry. Stuff the hens loosely with the apricot rice stuffing, leaving enough space for the stuffing to expand during cooking.
  • Baking the Hens: Place the stuffed hens in a roasting pan breast-side up. Brush the hens with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
  • Basting the Hens: After 1 hour, remove the foil and baste the hens with the pan juices. Continue baking, uncovered, for another 30-45 minutes or until the hens are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Resting the Hens: Remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serving the Hens: Carve the hens and serve with the apricot rice stuffing. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, for a delightful presentation.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delectable flavors of tender hens stuffed with a flavorful blend of apricot, rice, and herbs. This classic dish is a delightful treat for any occasion. Follow the tips and instructions provided in this recipe to ensure a perfectly cooked and succulent meal. The combination of juicy hen meat and sweet-tart apricots complemented by the aromatic herbs creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, and you'll have a memorable dining experience that showcases the culinary wonders of stuffed hens with apricot rice stuffing.

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