Cornish Hens with Apple-Cranberry Rice Stuffing: A Delicious Twist
Discover a mouthwatering recipe for Cornish Hens stuffed with a delightful apple-cranberry rice filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Cornish hens
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the Cornish hens and pat dry.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add rice, chicken broth, apple, cranberries, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stuff the mixture into the Cornish hens.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens in your choice of herbs overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cornish Hens, Apple-Cranberry, Rice Stuffing