Toss frozen pork potstickers in the crock and 3 extra items to make a meal so incredible your friends will be begging for more!

This 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Potsticker Supper is a brilliant, low-prep weeknight miracle that delivers all the comforting, savory satisfaction of a steaming bowl of dumpling soup with almost zero kitchen effort. By slow-cooking frozen potstickers directly in a savory bath of chicken broth and sweet, umami-rich teriyaki sauce, you skip the hassle of boiling, pan-frying, or managing multiple pans. The frozen stir-fry vegetables slowly release their natural juices into the pot, creating a beautifully rounded, flavorful broth while cooking the dumplings to perfectly plump, tender perfection.

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Potsticker Supper

Ingredients:

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Lay the Dumpling Base: Place the frozen, unthawed pork potstickers in a relatively even layer right along the bottom of a 4- / to 6- / quart slow cooker. It is completely fine if the pieces touch or nestle against one another, but try your best not to stack them more than two layers deep so they can all absorb heat at the exact same rate.

Step 2: Add the Liquids and Greens: Slowly pour the chicken or vegetable broth completely over the potstickers, ensuring the majority of the dumplings are at least partially submerged in the liquid. Scatter the frozen stir-fry vegetable blend evenly across the top of the potstickers.

A Friendly Kitchen Note: There is absolutely no need to thaw the vegetables or the potstickers beforehand! Cooking them straight from frozen allows them to release their moisture slowly, which flavors the emerging broth beautifully without overcooking the delicate dumpling wrappers.

Step 3: Glaze and Simmer: Drizzle the teriyaki sauce evenly over the top of the vegetable and potsticker layers. Do not stir the pot! Leaving the ingredients completely undisturbed in their designated layers is the ultimate secret to helping the tender potstickers hold their geometric shape together instead of breaking apart into a mushy soup.

Step 4: The Slow Cooker Melt: Secure the lid onto your slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 3 / to 4 / hours, or on HIGH for 1 1/2 / to 2 / hours. You’ll know dinner is ready the exact second the potstickers are piping hot all the way through to their meaty centers (registering at least 165°F) and the stir-fry vegetables are tender.

Step 5: Calibrate and Serve: Carefully lift the lid away from your face to avoid the rush of hot steam. Taste a spoonful of the hot broth; if you desire a deeper umami punch, splash in an extra tablespoon of teriyaki sauce or a small pinch of salt. Use a slotted spoon to gently lift the delicate potstickers out of the cooker to keep them intact, transfer them to wide serving bowls, and ladle plenty of the vibrant vegetables and savory broth right over the top!