Crock Pot Game Hen
Elevate your next dinner with this mouthwatering Crock Pot Game Hen recipe—perfect for a comforting yet elegant meal. Tender Cornish game hens are infused with the earthy aroma of fresh rosemary, zesty lemon, and garlic, creating an effortlessly flavorful centerpiece for your table. This slow cooker recipe pairs the hens with hearty vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onion, all simmered in a savory chicken broth for a luscious one-pot dish. With just 20 minutes of prep and the ease of slow cooking, you’ll enjoy perfectly juicy, tender meat and a medley of deliciously seasoned vegetables with minimal effort. For an extra touch, crisp the hens under the broiler for golden, crispy skin before serving. Perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or even small gatherings, this Crock Pot Game Hen recipe is a showstopper!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Cornish game hens
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 whole Lemon
- 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 4 whole Carrots
- 3 large Potatoes
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Rinse the Cornish game hens under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove any giblets and discard, if included.
Peel and mince two garlic cloves, and slice the other two cloves in half. Set aside.
Rub the outside of each game hen with olive oil. Season generously all over, including inside the cavity, with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cut the lemon into quarters. Stuff each game hen cavity with two lemon wedges, one rosemary sprig, and two halved garlic cloves.
Peel the carrots and cut them into large chunks. Peel and quarter the potatoes. Slice the onion into wedges. Place all the vegetables into the bottom of your crock pot.
Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables. Add the remaining two rosemary sprigs on top.
Nestle the prepared game hens over the vegetables in the crock pot, breast side up.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the hens reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the meat.
Once cooked, carefully remove the game hens and vegetables from the crock pot. Tent the hens with foil to keep them warm while you prepare the broth for serving.
Optional: To crisp the game hens, place them on a baking sheet and broil them in the oven for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Serve the game hens alongside the vegetables, and drizzle with a bit of the flavorful juices from the crock pot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.4 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 800 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 3884 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.0 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 261.6 g | 523% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 466 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 8419 mg | 179% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
