Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing
Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing brings together a juicy, roasted bird with a nutty, aromatic filling of wild rice and sautéed mushrooms. Butter and herbs add warmth and depth, while rosemary and poultry seasoning perfume each bite. It’s an elegant yet cozy main course perfect for date nights, small holiday dinners, or any special evening at home.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 83 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring water, rice, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the kernels burst open, 45 to 50 minutes, adding more water if needed. Fluff the rice with a fork; let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb any extra liquid.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish that is large enough to hold the hen.
- 3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms; cook and stir until partially cooked and beginning to release their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir the mushrooms into the rice.
- 4
Season the hen, inside and out, with poultry seasoning, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Lightly stuff the hen with the wild rice mixture; tie the legs together with cooking twine. Place the hen in the prepared baking dish; add 2 tablespoons of butter pats around the hen.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 40 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a cutting board, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil; let it rest in a warm place for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 870.24 kcal High 44%
- Protein 55.03 g Good Source 110%
- Carbohydrate 54.11 g 20%
- Total Fat 48.73 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 17.67 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 373.92 mg High 125%
- Sodium 194.59 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 6.23 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 8.01 g --
- Added Sugars 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 78.71 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 5.83 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 236.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 100.16 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cornish Hen, Dried Rosemary, Mushrooms, and Poultry Seasoning. Each serving provides about 870.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornish Hen, Dried Rosemary, Mushrooms, Poultry Seasoning, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing?
- About 2 hrs in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 870.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing healthy?
- Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 870.24 calories and 55.03 g of protein, or 110% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 194.59 mg (8% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 17.67 g (88% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.44 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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