Stuffed Cornish Hens: Juicy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, turkey bacon, onions, celery, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the Cornish hens.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the stuffing.
- Serve with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Stuffed Cornish Hens