Crockpot Cornish Game Hens
Crockpot Cornish game hens are a delicious, elegant main dish perfect for entertaining. This slow cooker recipe will wow everyone effortlessly! Perfect anytime or as a holiday main.
Servings: 4
Calories: 673kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cornish game hens
- 2 yellow onions peeled & quartered
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup butter thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Add the onion and chicken stock to the bottom of your crockpot
- Pat the cornish hens dry with paper towels, then rub them down with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, thyme leaves, and salt & pepper. Be sure to rub the seasonings in on all sides.
- Transfer the seasoned game hens to the bowl of the crockpot, gently sitting them on top of the onions.
- Top the chickens evenly with the thin slices of butter. Sprinkle the rosemary evenly out overtop.
- Add the lid to cover the crockpot, and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- Carefully remove the cooked hens from the crockpot, transferring them to a serving platter.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes, then serve & enjoy!
Notes
- If crispy chicken is a must have for you, carefully transfer the hens to a baking dish after cooking them in the crockpot and broil them in the oven (watching closely so they don't char) just until golden brown and crispy.
- Can't find fresh rosemary? You can substitute a teaspoon of dried rosemary.
- Don't skimp on the butter. It adds so much flavor and moisture and helps the skin crisp up if you do choose to broil the hens.
Nutrition
Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 289mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1477IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg