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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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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.

Cornish Hens With Brown Rice Stuffing

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