Prepare the Cornish hens:

1. Rinse & pat dry Cornish hens. Remove giblets & trim any excess fat.
2. Drizzle the Cornish hens all over with the 2 teaspoons of oil. In a small bowl mix together the Creole seasoning. Season the Cornish hens evenly & all over the Creole seasoning.

Slow Cooker

1.  Add potatoes, bell pepper, celery, and onion to the slow cooker.  Season with salt & pepper. Add the prepared Cornish hens on top of the food.
2. Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.

Instant Pot

1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Add the Cornish hens and cook 3-5 minutes on each side, until evenly browned. You may need to do this one hen at a time. Remove the hens and set aside.
2. Add the bell peppers, onions, and celery to the pot. Cook 2-5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
3. Turn off the Instant Pot. Pour in the broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
4. Add the prepared Cornish hens. Place the potatoes around the hens.
5. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure for 20 minutes. When cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally.