How to Make Slow Cooker Cornish Hens - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more comforting than a slow-cooked meal that fills your home with mouth-watering aromas. And when it comes to slow-cooker recipes, nothing quite beats the tenderness and juiciness of Cornish hens. These mini chickens are perfect for slow cooking, as they absorb all the flavors of the seasonings and become incredibly succulent.

Not to mention, slow cooker Cornish hens are a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want a no-fuss, no-mess meal that...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Coat the hens with about 1/4 of mushroom soup.
  • Mix remaining mushroom soup with mushrooms, olives, zucchini, and garlic salt in a bowl. Stuff mixture inside the hens. Arrange hens, breast sides up, in the slow cooker. Spoon any remaining soup mixture over hens.
  • Cook hens in the slow cooker on High for 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    851 cal.

    • Total Fat: 58g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 308mg
    • Sodium: 4201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 60g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1526mg