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!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the Cornish game hens under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove any giblets and discard, if included.

Step 2

Peel and mince two garlic cloves, and slice the other two cloves in half. Set aside.

Step 3

Rub the outside of each game hen with olive oil. Season generously all over, including inside the cavity, with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 4

Cut the lemon into quarters. Stuff each game hen cavity with two lemon wedges, one rosemary sprig, and two halved garlic cloves.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables. Add the remaining two rosemary sprigs on top.

Step 7

Nestle the prepared game hens over the vegetables in the crock pot, breast side up.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Serve the game hens alongside the vegetables, and drizzle with a bit of the flavorful juices from the crock pot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2645.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3314.0

Total Fat 140.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 800mg	0%
Sodium 3884.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 261.6g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 465.7mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 8418.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.6%

Protein: 32.0%

Carbs: 29.4%