Slow Cooker Basque Cornish Hen (Poulet Basquaise)
Infused with vibrant flavors, this dish combines tender, juicy Cornish hens with a rich blend of roasted peppers, tomatoes, onions, and paprika, slow cooked to perfection.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 1026kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- 1½-2 pound Cornish hen
- 3 slices onion sliced about eighth of inch thick
- ¼ cup zucchini peeled & cubed
- ¼ each green pepper sliced thin
- 4 each button mushrooms sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- ⅓ cup chicken broth low sodium
Instructions
- In a large Ziploc bag, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Place the Cornish Hen in the bag and shake to coat.2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- Coat the inside of the 3-quart slow cooker insert with olive oil. Add the onions, zucchini, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic on the bottom of the slow cooker.3 slices onion, ¼ cup zucchini, ¼ each green pepper, 4 each button mushrooms, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Place the Hen on top of the vegetables and sprinkle the basil and oregano,a little extra salt and chicken broth over the hen.1½-2 pound Cornish hen, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ⅓ cup chicken broth
- Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours.
Notes
- Shaking the Cornish Hen in the flour mixture evenly distributes seasoning and creates a slight crust when cooked.
- Slow cooking on low ensures the hen remains tender and juicy.
- Resist the temptation to lift the lid while cooking; this releases heat and extends cooking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1026kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 81g | Fat: 68g | Sodium: 792mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g
