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.

Hussain Nawaz Hassan
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The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.


Rechael K
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This is my go-to recipe for cornish hens. It's always a hit with my guests.


Korantemaa Afari
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The hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was good.


Grace Urum
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.


Adam Younes
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The hens were delicious and the stuffing was moist and flavorful.


Mehtab Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Preetty Pretty
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The hens were a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was still good.


layton wallace
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I'm not a big fan of cornish hens, but I really enjoyed this recipe.


precious lbekwe
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The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful.


ibem madighi
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the hens.


Eshetu Debela
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The hens were a little bland, but the stuffing was good.


chiranjit biswas
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This recipe is easy to follow and the hens turned out perfect. I would recommend it to anyone.


Tanha Panchi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tahira Hussain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great! The stuffing was especially good.


AK Gaming
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The hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Joan Amares
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These cornish hens were a hit! The stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the hens themselves were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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