Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 4 slices soft white whole grain bread, cut into small cubes; 2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped; 2 ounces dried mango, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 4 Cornish hens; ¼ cup flour; 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 lbs swiss chard, sliced

Servings: persons

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
4 slices soft white whole grain bread, cut into small cubes
2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped
2 ounces dried mango, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
4 Cornish hens
¼ cup flour
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 lbs swiss chard, sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add the shallot and cook until softened.
4
Add the bread cubes, prosciutto and mango.
5
Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth; remove from the heat and let cool.
6
Stuff each hen with one quarter of the mixture and tie the legs together with kitchen string.
7
Sprinkle the flour on the hens.
8
In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
9
Add half the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
10
Add the hens and cook, turning once, until browned.
11
Arrange the hens breast side up, add the remaining chicken broth, cover and bring to a simmer.
12
Transfer to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 when inserted in the thigh, about 55 minutes.
13
Transfer the hens to a platter and tent with foil.
14
Transfer the cooking liquid to a small bowl, reserving the Dutch oven.
15
Let the liquid settle, then skim the fat from the surface; discard.
16
In the Dutch oven, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic over medium heat.
17
Add the chard and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
18
Serve alongside the hens with the reserved juices.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 large shallot, finely chopped, 4 slices soft white whole grain bread, cut into small cubes, 2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Swiss Chard falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Swiss Chard

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