Cornish Game Hens with Rice Stuffing

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My mother used to make this for Easter dinner. The rice stuffing is a perfect partner for the hens. Packaged wild rice mix can be used as well.

Submitted by MOMMYCOFFEY
Updated on October 23, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion

  • ⅓ cup uncooked wild rice

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cube chicken bouillon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 Cornish game hens

  • salt to taste

  • ¼ cup melted butter

Directions

  1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the almonds, onion, and uncooked wild rice. Saute 5 to 10 minutes. Mix in the water, chicken bouillon cube, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 45 minutes until rice is tender and easily fluffed with a fork.

  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. Season the Cornish game hens inside and out with salt, and stuff with the rice mixture. Place the hens breast side up on a rack in a baking pan. Brush with 1/4 cup melted butter.

  4. Cover the baking pan, and cook the hens 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and continue cooking 1 hour, or until the hens are no longer pink and the juices run clear.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

397 Calories
32g Fat
11g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 397
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 16g 79%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 1341mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 238mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.