Cornish Hens Provençale Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens Provençale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens, skinned; Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 3/4 cups chopped leek; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

2 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens, skinned
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 3/4 cups chopped leek
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Remove and discard giblets and neck from hens. Rinse hens under cold water; pat dry. Split each hen in half lengthwise. Trim excess fat.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add hens; cook until hens are lightly browned on both sides, turning occasionally. Remove hens from pan. Add leek; saute until tender.
4
Place leek and hens, meaty sides up, in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Combine tomatoes and next 9 ingredients; pour over hens. Cover and bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 180u00b0. Remove and discard bay leaf.
5
carbo rating: 8

136

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens, skinned, Cooking spray, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 3/4 cups chopped leek, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens Provençale falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cornish Hens Provençale

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