Roasted Cornish Hens With Double Mushroom Stuffing

Name: Roasted Cornish Hens With Double Mushroom Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cornish hens about 1 1/2 lbs ea; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!(R) Spread; 1 tablespoon onions; 2 teaspoons dri tarragon leaves, crush; 1/2 lemon cut in 2 wedges; 1/2 cup onions chopped; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 2 1/2 cups french bread or fresh italian, cubes; 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth divided; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

2 cornish hens about 1 1/2 lbs ea
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!(R) Spread
1 tablespoon onions
2 teaspoons dri tarragon leaves, crush
1/2 lemon cut in 2 wedges
1/2 cup onions chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 1/2 cups french bread or fresh italian, cubes
14 1/2 ounces chicken broth divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Season hens and hen cavities with salt and pepper.
2
Blend 3 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!(R) Spread, shallot and tarragon in small bowl. Evenly spread under skin, then place 1 lemon wedge in each hen.
3
Arrange hens breast side up in 18 x 12-inch roasting pan on rack; tie legs together with string. Roast uncovered 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, melt remaining 3 tablespoons Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until softened. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until golden. Stir in bread, 3/4 cup broth and parsley. Season, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper. Spoon into greased 1-quart casserole.
5
Decrease heat to 350u00b0 and place stuffing casserole in oven with hens. Continue roasting hens 30 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reaches 180u00b0 and stuffing is golden. Remove hens to serving platter and keep warm. Remove rack from pan.
6
Skim fat from pan drippings. Blend flour with remaining broth; stir into pan drippings. Place roasting pan over heat and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 minute or until gravy is thickened. Serve gravy and stuffing with hens.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 2 cornish hens about 1 1/2 lbs ea, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 6 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!(R) Spread, and more.

Yes, Roasted Cornish Hens With Double Mushroom Stuffing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!