Ingredients

• 2 Cornish hens, split
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Brown hens in the butter in a large skillet over a medium-high heat.

2. Then place with breast up in a 13x9 baking dish.

3. Add flour into the skillet stirring until smooth.

4. Cook 2 minutes; stirring constantly over medium heat.

5. Slowly stir in the broth and sherry; cook over medium heat, constantly stirring, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

6. Stir in salt and pepper.

7. Pour sauce over hens and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour covered.