Slow Cooker Cornish Game Hens and Veggies Recipe
Slow Cooker Cornish Game Hens and Veggies come out tender and savory and the meat falls off the bone. The herbs and spices provide a delicious flavor combination.
Equipment
Ingredients
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 onion
- 8 baby potatoes or 1 medium potato
- 8 baby carrots
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 Cornish game hens (thawed)
Instructions
- Spray a 4 quart crockpot with non-stick spray.
- Cut the onion into quarters.
- If you are using a full size potato, cut it into large bite size cubes.
- Add the potatoes, onion, and carrots to the crockpot.
- In a bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and pepper.
- Sprinkle half of the seasonings over the veggies.
- Rinse the hens well under cold water, drain, and pat very dry with paper towels.
- Place the Cornish game hens on top of the veggies.
- Scatter the rest of the seasonings over the hens.
- Cook on low for 8 hours. You can also cook these on high for 4-6 hours or until internal temperature on instant read thermometer reaches 180°F when inserted into inner thigh.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 1115kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 83gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 455mgSodium: 904mgPotassium: 2208mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6164IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 6mg
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