Slow Cooked Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Slow Cooked Stuffed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stuffing:; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped white onion; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 pinch dried oregano; 1 pinch dried marjoram; 6 cups cubed plain bread; 2 cups chicken broth; Hens:; 2 Cornish game hens, thawed and giblets removed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon dried sage; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried savory; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary; 1/4 cup butter

Servings: persons

Stuffing:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried marjoram
6 cups cubed plain bread
2 cups chicken broth
Hens:
2 Cornish game hens, thawed and giblets removed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 1/2 teaspoons dried savory
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1/4 cup butter

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
2
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix in thyme, seasoned salt, parsley, black pepper, nutmeg, oregano, and marjoram.
3
Transfer herb mixture to a large bowl. Add cubed bread and 2 cups chicken broth; toss until well combined. Spread stuffing evenly over the prepared pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
5
Place Cornish hens on a flat work surface. Sprinkle salt inside the cavities.
6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add hens; season exteriors lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, turning to press all sides into the oil, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove hens from heat, reserving the oil.
7
Spoon stuffing into the hen cavities; place hens in a slow cooker. Pour the reserved olive oil, wine, and 1/4 cup chicken broth into the slow cooker. Sprinkle sage, savory, and rosemary over the hens. Slice butter into 4 separate tablespoons and place on hens.
8
Cook hens on Low until tender and juicy and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 hours and 30 minutes.

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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.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stuffing:, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped white onion, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooked Stuffed Cornish Hens 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.

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Slow Cooked Stuffed Cornish Hens

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