Delicious Slow Cooker Cornish Hens

This recipe for Slow Cooker Cornish Hens is the perfect way to enjoy a flavorful and tender meal. The hens are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then slow cooked to perfection, resulting in juicy and delicious meat that falls off the bone. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a gourmet meal on the table with minimal effort.

Ingredients

• 2 Cornish hens
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

1. Rinse the Cornish hens and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, garlic powder, dried thyme, paprika, and black pepper.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the hens, including the inside cavity.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the hens to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
6. Transfer the hens to a slow cooker.
7. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
8. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the hens are cooked through and tender.
9. Serve the hens with the cooking liquid as a sauce.

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