Rice-Stuffed Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Rice-Stuffed Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens, washed and patted dry; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or 2 tablespoons slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; ⅓ cup uncooked long-grain rice, not instant rice; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 cup water; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 (3 ounce) can mushrooms, drained; melted butter

Servings: persons

2 Cornish hens, washed and patted dry
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons chopped pecans or 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
⅓ cup uncooked long-grain rice, not instant rice
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
melted butter

1
Season cornish hens inside and out with salt and pepper; place breast up on rack in shallow baking pan.
2
In a small saucepan, cook nuts, onion and rice in butter for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Add water, bouillon cube, and lemon juice; bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve bouillon cube.
4
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
5
Stir in the drained mushrooms.
6
Lightly stuff birds with rice mixture.
7
Brush with melted butter.
8
Roast uncovered in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.
9
Tent with aluminum foil and roast for 1 hour longer, or until drumsticks can be easily twisted in their sockets.
10
Brush birds with melted butter for the last 15 minutes of roasting time.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish hens, washed and patted dry, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, and more.

Yes, Rice-Stuffed Cornish Game Hens 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.

Rice-Stuffed Cornish Game Hens

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