Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced chives; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each); Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

1
In a small skillet, saute onion and rice in 2 tablespoons butter until rice is browned. Add the water, soup, lemon juice, chives, parsley and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
2
Sprinkle hen cavities with salt and pepper; stuff with rice mixture. Place with breast side up on a rack in an ungreased
3
. Melt remaining butter and add tarragon; brush some over the hens.
4
Cover loosely and bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180u00b0 for hens and 165u00b0 for stuffing, basting frequently with tarragon butter.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, 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.

Stuffed Cornish Hens

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