Best 6 Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

If you're seeking a succulent and hassle-free culinary experience, slow cooker cornish hens should be your go-to choice. These delectable birds, packed with tender meat and a crispy golden skin, can be effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker, making them an ideal dish for busy individuals seeking a flavorful meal. With minimal preparation and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, you can create a slow-cooked masterpiece that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. So, embark on a culinary journey and discover how to elevate your slow cooker cornish hens to a new level of taste and satisfaction.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CORNISH HENS



Slow Cooker Cornish hens image

How to cook cornish game hens? and guess what in your SLOW COOKER!. Every part of the chicken turns out juicy and so flavorful with that Mediterranean olive oil and herbs rub.

Provided by Amira

Categories     dinner

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tablespoon kosher salt.
1/2 Tablespoon paprika.
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom.
1/2 teaspoon basil.
1/2 teaspoon oregano.
1/2 teaspoon sage.
1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
1 Tablespoon onion powder.
1/4 cup olive oil.
2 cornish hens
1/2 cup chicken broth.

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the rub ingredients together.
  • Rub the chicken inside out with the mixture.
  • Place chicken in your slow cooker.
  • Pour the broth in and set the crockpot on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours.
  • Let it set for 5 minutes before taking it our and serving *

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 0.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CORNISH HENS



Easy Cornish Hens image

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

⅓ cup lemon juice
¼ cup margarine, melted
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 Cornish game hens
½ teaspoon ground thyme
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
⅓ cup lemon juice
¼ cup chilled margarine, cut into cubes

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

SLOW COOKER CORNISH HENS



Slow Cooker Cornish Hens image

These Slow Cooker Cornish Hens are tender, juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. The veggies are cooked with the game hens in the Crockpot for a complete meal.

Provided by Jillian - a Food Folks and Fun original!

Categories     Main Dish

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

52 ounce Twin pack Cornish Hens (defrosted if previously frozen)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup baby potatoes (yellow and/or red)
½ cup chicken broth
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Take the Cornish hens and rinse and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary, and ground black pepper into a small bowl. Mix well.
  • Rub the cornish hens with the seasoning mixture.
  • Spray the slow cooker with the nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place some of the potatoes and the baby carrots into the slow cooker and spread into an even layer.
  • Place the cornish hens on top of the vegetables, and then place any remaining vegetables around the hens.
  • Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker and then cover and cook for 8 hours on low.
  • Carefully remove the cornish hens and vegetables from the slow cooker to a serving platter. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 hen, Calories 766 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 64 g, Fat 52 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 372 mg, Sodium 361 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 33 g

SLOW COOKER CORNISH HENS



Slow Cooker Cornish Hens image

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

2 Cornish game hens
1 (10.75 ounce) can golden mushroom soup (such as Campbell's®), divided
2 cups chopped baby portobello mushrooms
1 (7 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped
1 large zucchini, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt

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

CORNISH HENS WITH POTATOES



Cornish Hens with Potatoes image

This special slow-cooked dinner is delicious. I serve it with green beans and French bread. -Deborah Randall, Abbeville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 large red potatoes, cut into 1/8-inch slices
4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
Lemon-pepper seasoning and garlic powder to taste
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown hens in oil. Place the potatoes in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with the hens and bacon. Sprinkle with lemon-pepper and garlic powder. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° and potatoes are tender. Thicken the cooking juices if desired. Sprinkle the hens with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW COOKER CORNISH HENS IN MOLE SAUCE



Slow Cooker Cornish Hens in Mole Sauce image

With the Christmas holiday so close I didn't want to do a turkey so I thought I'd try something different. I love the taste of Cornish Hens and with the Mole sauce it was really tasty. I have a 7 quart slow cooker and it was just the right size for this dish. As per DH's request, I used a lot of coco powder in my mole sauce but you can use less.

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 lbs Cornish hens
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
4 tablespoons nut butter (I used creamy sunflower seed butter)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon anise seed
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 large garlic cloves (smashed and peeled)
2 chipotle peppers (in adobo sauce)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Turn the crock pot on high.
  • Puree the tomatoes, nut/seed butter and the tomato paste in a blender.
  • Add it to the crock pot.
  • Add all the other ingredients into the crock pot except the chicken. Whisk it all together.
  • Remove the hens from their wrappers and wash them good. Pat dry. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Add to the crop pot whole and cover with the mole sauce.
  • Turn the crock pot down to low and cook for 6 hours.
  • Remove the hens when cooked and let them sit for a few minutes.
  • You will have a lot of mole sauce left. Save it and use it with other fowl.
  • Serve with rice, corn tortillas and scallions if you wish.
  • Bon Appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.9, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 413.1, Sodium 770.6, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 20.7, Protein 100.8

Tips:

  • Prepare the Cornish hens: Rinse the hens inside and out, and pat dry. Season the hens with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
  • Stuff the Cornish hens: You can stuff the hens with a variety of fillings, such as stuffing, vegetables, or fruits. If you are using a stuffing, make sure it is cooked before stuffing the hens.
  • Place the Cornish hens in the slow cooker: Place the hens in the slow cooker breast-side up. Add any desired vegetables or liquids to the pot.
  • Cook the Cornish hens on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the hens and the type of slow cooker you are using. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Let the Cornish hens rest before serving: Once the hens are cooked, remove them from the slow cooker and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker Cornish hens are a delicious and easy way to cook a special meal. With a little preparation, you can have a flavorful and juicy dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a simple and stress-free meal, give slow cooker Cornish hens a try.

Related Topics