Cornish Hen with Rice Casserole - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 2 small cornish hens
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 5 tsp. chicken bouillon base
• 2 c hot water
• 1/2 c butter, unsalted
• 1 c Uncle Ben’s® rice
• 1/2 c celery, chopped
• 1/2 c green onions, chopped
• 1/2 c slivered almonds