Stuffed Cornish Game Hens
Tender, juicy Cornish game hens stuffed with a savory herb bread stuffing and roasted to golden perfection, perfect for elegant dinners or quick family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish game hens (about 1 to 1.5 lbs each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups cubed bread (day-old or toasted)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat hens dry with paper towels.
- In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil or butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in bread cubes and parsley to make the stuffing. Let cool slightly.
- Season hens inside and out with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and paprika if using.
- Loosely stuff each hen with the bread mixture and tie legs together with kitchen twine.
- Place hens in a roasting pan and brush with remaining olive oil or butter.
- Roast for 50–60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden brown. Baste once or twice during cooking.
- Rest hens for 10 minutes before serving. Discard any leftover stuffing if not fully cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 55gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 560mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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