Stuffed Cornish Game Hens – A Perfect Easy Dinner Recipe
Easy dinner recipes like these Stuffed Cornish Game Hens make for a delicious and elegant meal. A great choice for holiday recipes or special occasions.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 1 cup wild rice, cooked
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms until softened.
- Add cooked wild rice, cranberries, pecans, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each Cornish hen with the rice mixture and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
- Place hens in a baking dish and brush with olive oil.
- Pour chicken broth into the dish and bake uncovered for about 45-50 minutes, basting occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot.