Cornish Game Hen Stuffed with Wild Rice
Cornish Game Hen Stuffed with Wild Rice is a classic American dish featuring a small, tender chicken (typically a Cornish cross breed) filled with a savory wild rice and herb stuffing. It is often roasted to golden perfection, resulting in a flavorful main course that combines the rich taste of poultry with the earthy, nutty flavor of wild rice.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the hen and provides complex carbohydrates from the wild rice, with a moderate amount of fat. A typical serving offers a good balance of nutrients, including B vitamins, selenium, and phosphorus, and generally contains around 400-500 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 Cornish game hen with stuffing (approximately 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Cornish hens were popularized in the United States in the mid-20th century as an elegant, single-serving alternative to larger roasts. Nutritionally, wild rice is a whole grain that is naturally gluten-free and higher in protein and fiber than many other grains.
