Cornish Hens With Brown Rice Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens With Brown Rice Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. uncooked brown rice; 2 1/2 c. chicken stock; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped (I use green if I don't have yellow); 1/2 c. dried apricots, chopped (I also used dried cranberries - great); 8 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1/2 c. toasted almonds, slivered or sliced or chopped; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. marjoram; 6 Cornish hens; salt and pepper to taste; 6 slices bacon

Servings: persons

1 c. uncooked brown rice
2 1/2 c. chicken stock
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped (I use green if I don't have yellow)
1/2 c. dried apricots, chopped (I also used dried cranberries - great)
8 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. toasted almonds, slivered or sliced or chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. marjoram
6 Cornish hens
salt and pepper to taste
6 slices bacon

1
Bring chicken stock to a boil; add rice and cover.
2
Reduce heat and cook for 40 minutes or until stock is absorbed.
3
Set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
5
Saute onion, pepper and apricots in butter.
6
Mix with cooked rice, almonds, salt and spices.
7
Salt and pepper hens, inside and out.
8
Stuff with rice mixture and place one bacon slice on top of each hen.
9
Bake, uncovered, at 325u00b0 for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, basting often with pan drippings.
10
If not tender after 1 1/2 hours, cover and steam for final 30 minutes.

1221

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. uncooked brown rice, 2 1/2 c. chicken stock, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped (I use green if I don't have yellow), and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens With Brown Rice Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornish Hens With Brown Rice Stuffing

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