Rice-Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Rice-Stuffed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 3/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped; 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each); 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
3 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1
In a saucepan, cook and stir the rice, onion and almonds in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Stir in the water, bouillon, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 16-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in mushrooms.
2
Sprinkle outside and cavity of hens with pepper and remaining salt. Stuff hens with rice mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Melt remaining butter; brush half over hens.
3
Cover and bake at 400u00b0 for 25-35 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180u00b0 for hens and 165u00b0 for stuffing.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, 3 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Rice-Stuffed Cornish 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 Hens

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