Best 4 Crock Pot Game Hens Recipes
Crock pot game hens are an easy and delicious way to make a flavorful meal. Whether you're looking for a simple dinner for two or a crowd-pleasing dish for a party, crock pot game hens are a great option. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a tender and juicy dish that will impress your guests.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER CORNISH HENS
This is my fiance's favorite slow cooker meal of mine. I usually serve it with the veggies over wild rice. You can turn this recipe for 2 into 4 by splitting the hens lengthwise after cooking.
Provided by No Subject
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Cornish Hen Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coat the hens with about 1/4 of the mushroom soup.
- Mix the remaining mushroom soup with mushrooms, olives, zucchini, and garlic salt in a bowl. Stuff the mixture inside the hens. Arrange hens, breast sides up, in the slow cooker. Spoon any remaining soup mixture over the hens.
- Cook the hens in the slow cooker on High for 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 308 mg, Fat 57.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 59.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 4201.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
EASY CORNISH HENS
Cornish hens with herbs cooked in the slow cooker are very juicy and the meat falls off the bone.
Provided by joychick
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Cornish Hen Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix 1/3 cup lemon juice, melted margarine, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, garlic powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour and rub lemon juice mixture over Cornish hens. Mix 1/2 teaspoon thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; sprinkle over Cornish hens.
- Pour chicken broth and 1/3 cup lemon juice into a slow cooker.
- Place about 1 tablespoon chilled margarine in the cavity of each hen; place hens in the slow cooker. Arrange the remaining margarine cubes in the chicken broth mixture.
- Cook hens in the slow cooker on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 152.2 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 650.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CROCK POT GAME HENS
Crock pots are so easy to use and these are great tasting. Meals are cooking while you relax or go somewhere and come home to a prepared meal.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories Poultry
Time 12h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Fix dressing and stuff into game hens.
- Seal each hen separately and tightly in aluminum foil.
- Seal any leftover dressing tightly in foil.
- Place sealed hens in crock pot with extra dressing packet on top.
- Cook on low 12 hours.
CROCK POT GAME HEN
A first attempt at game hen. Easy easy easy, and it turned out amazing! The meat falls right off the bone. I used what seasonings I had on hand, but think it has a lot of options for various flavors/tastes.
Provided by F-16 momma
Categories Poultry
Time 6h5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place onion slices in crock pot.
- Stuff bird cavity with whole garlic cloves.
- Rub seasonings (to taste) on outside of bird.
- Place bird on onion bed.
- Add 1-2 inches of water to crock pot with boullion cube.
- Cook 5-6 hrs on low.
- Bird is done when drumstick pulls out easily (make sure juices are clear).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 458.5, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 30.4
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen game hens. Fresh game hens will have a more delicate flavor, but frozen game hens can be just as delicious if they are thawed properly.
- Season the game hens well. Game hens have a mild flavor, so it is important to season them well before cooking. Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful rub or marinade.
- Cook the game hens on low heat. Low heat will help to keep the game hens moist and prevent them from overcooking. Cook the game hens until they are cooked through, but not overcooked.
- Serve the game hens with your favorite sides. Game hens can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Cooking game hens in a slow cooker is a great way to create a delicious and flavorful meal with minimal effort. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your game hens turn out perfect every time. So next time you are looking for an easy and delicious meal, give slow cooker game hens a try!
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