Slow Cooker Cornish Hens In Mole Sauce Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Cornish Hens In Mole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs Cornish hens; 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes; 4 tablespoons nut butter (I used creamy sunflower seed butter); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon anise seed; 5 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 3 tablespoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 6 large garlic cloves (smashed and peeled); 2 chipotle peppers (in adobo sauce); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 lbs Cornish hens
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
4 tablespoons nut butter (I used creamy sunflower seed butter)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon anise seed
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 large garlic cloves (smashed and peeled)
2 chipotle peppers (in adobo sauce)
salt and pepper

1
Turn the crock pot on high.
2
Puree the tomatoes, nut/seed butter and the tomato paste in a blender.
3
Add it to the crock pot.
4
Add all the other ingredients into the crock pot except the chicken. Whisk it all together.
5
Remove the hens from their wrappers and wash them good. Pat dry. Season with the salt and pepper.
6
Add to the crop pot whole and cover with the mole sauce.
7
Turn the crock pot down to low and cook for 6 hours.
8
Remove the hens when cooked and let them sit for a few minutes.
9
You will have a lot of mole sauce left. Save it and use it with other fowl.
10
Serve with rice, corn tortillas and scallions if you wish.
11
Bon Appetit!

814

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs Cornish hens, 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, 4 tablespoons nut butter (I used creamy sunflower seed butter), 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Cornish Hens In Mole Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Cornish Hens In Mole Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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