Rice-Stuffed Cornish Hens
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 90 min
Total: 110 min
Serves: 4
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Tender Cornish hens, golden and crisp on the outside, cradle a savory filling of brown rice, earthy mushrooms, and fresh herbs that meld beautifully together. This dish brings a touch of elegance to any dinner table, making it perfect for special occasions or family gatherings. The combination of flavors and textures will delight your guests and create lasting memories, while the ease of preparation ensures you can enjoy the time spent with loved ones.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1 Lb Mushrooms - Sliced
- 1/2 Cup Onion - Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Parsley - Minced
- 1 Cup Celery - Chopped
- 3 Cups Brown Rice - Cooked
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 4 - Cornish Hen
Directions
Directions
- Melt butter in heavy skillet; add mushrooms.
- Cook mushrooms for 5 minutes; remove from skillet.
- Stir onions, parsley and celery into remaining butter in skillet.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden; stir in rice, mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; remove from heat.
- Stuff hens with rice mixture; truss.
- Rub outside of hens with additional salt and pepper.
- Arrange hens in shallow roasting pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes per pound; allow 30 to 40 minutes longer when stuffed.
- Baste with pan drippings every 30 minutes.
One 8-ounce can sliced mushrooms may be substituted for fresh mushrooms.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
635
Fat
38 g
Saturated fat
23 g
Carbohydrates
43 g
Sugar
2 g
Fiber
3 g
Protein
28 g
Sodium
800 mg
Cholesterol
150 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1 Lb Mushrooms - Sliced
- 1/2 Cup Onion - Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Parsley - Minced
- 1 Cup Celery - Chopped
- 3 Cups Brown Rice - Cooked
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 4 - Cornish Hen
