Cornish Hen Recipes

Mix up your routine and try one of our Cornish hen recipes for dinner!

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Juicy Air-Fryer Cornish Hens

This easy air-fryer recipe will help you put a gourmet meal on the table in 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights! — Katrina Adams, Mount Olive, Alabama

Cornish Hen Under a Brick

1 review

Classic Mediterranean flavors such as lemon, garlic and olive oil are used to season this tender hen. It's then seared...


Glazed Cornish Hens with Pecan-Rice Stuffing

Cornish hens bake up with a lovely golden brown shine when they are basted with my sweet and tangy glaze....


Cornish Game Hens for Two

“These hens taste wonderful. They’re just the right thing to serve when you’re having company over. Your guest will think...


Roasted Cornish Hens with Vegetables

Roasting simply seasoned Cornish game hens and vegetables in one pan results in a full-flavored meal in one.—Lily Julow, Lawrenceville,...

Cornish Hens

I like this recipe for Cornish hens because it’s easy to do and a delicious entrée for two. The basting...


Honey-Glazed Hens with Fruit Stuffing

3 reviews

“My husband really likes Cornish hens, so I searched for a recipe I could use during the holidays that dressed...

Baked Cornish Hens

Make it easy on yourself--bake Cornish hens with a simple wild rice, dried apricot and almond stuffing all in one...


Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens for Two

1 review

I found this easy recipe for Cornish hens and prepare it often for my family. The glaze keeps the hens...


Glazed Cornish Hens

5 reviews

If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, our Test Kitchen experts suggest these...


Grilled Cornish Hens

2 reviews

I like experimenting with different foods and adapting them to my own tastes. These hens are one of my specialties,...

Tender Stuffed Cornish Hens

2 reviews

I first served these hens at Thanksgiving one year when only a few of us gathered to celebrate the holiday....


Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens

1 review

Now that I've retired from nursing, I have more time to cook and read. My husband loves Cornish hens made...


Rice-Stuffed Cornish Hens

2 reviews

"I found this recipe in a cookbook many years ago, and it's become one of my favorites," reports Gloria Leiding...


Cornish Hens with Wild Rice and Celery

2 reviews

Stuffed with a succulent combination of wild rice, mushrooms and dried cranberries, these golden hens are sure to become a...


Barbecued Cornish Hens

I came up with this recipe when I was just a teenager and have made it quite often since then....

Stuffed Cornish Game Hens

1 review

THIS ENTREE makes an ordinary day special. Whenever I cook Cornish hens for my husband and me, it stirs up...


Herb-Roasted Game Hens

3 reviews

These golden Cornish hens, shown at right, are seasoned with basil, sage and thyme for plenty of flavor. They're simple...


Herbed Cornish Hens

6 reviews

The refreshing sauce Mom makes with thyme, lemon juice and butter gives these Cornish hens savory flavor throughout. The seasonings...


Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens

1 review

These savory Cornish hens are a tasty twist on the conventional bird. Filled with a well-seasoned stuffing, they make perfect...


Stuffed Cornish Hens

4 reviews

With a golden and flavorful stuffing, these tender hens are a special-occasion entree perfect for two. —Wanda Jean Sain, Hickory,...


Cranberry-Glazed Cornish Hens

Oregon is noted for its cranberry production and has many bogs throughout the state. In the Northwest, we use cranberries...


Pineapple-Stuffed Cornish Hens

5 reviews

My mother brought this recipe back with her from Hawaii about 25 years ago. The tender meat, pineapple-coconut stuffing and...


Wild Rice Stuffed Cornish Hens

3 reviews

My mom prepares this impressive-looking entree for the holidays and for other "company's coming" occasions. The savory rice stuffing goes...


Contest-Winning Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens

3 reviews

This is a wonderfully elegant entree to serve at a cozy dinner party for four. Your guests will think you...

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Cornish Hens with Rice Dressing

1 review

THIS IS a perfect main dish when you're cooking for two. I've even used these hens as a stand-in for...


Cornish Hens with Wild Rice

2 reviews

This recipe started out as my grandmother's. My mother added the mushroom soup and the green peppers...I added the cheddar...


Herb-Brined Cornish Game Hens

2 reviews

Instead of a turkey or a big roast, why not serve individual Cornish game hens for the holidays? They cook...


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Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens

19 reviews

If you're looking for an elegant dinner for two, we suggest these Cornish hen recipe. As a bonus, the crisp,...


Cornish Hens with Potatoes

4 reviews

This special slow-cooked dinner is delicious. I serve it with green beans and French bread. —Deborah Randall, Abbeville, Louisiana


Cornish Hens Stuffed with Rice

1 review

These moist golden hens are a tradition at our house on Christmas Eve. We think the spiced rice stuffing with...