Turkey Pot Pie

Warm up your kitchen with this comforting turkey pot pie recipe, a hearty and flavorful way to turn leftover turkey into a delicious, family-friendly meal.

Why You Should Make This Recipe

Comforting and Hearty: Turkey pot pie is the epitome of comfort food, offering a warm, satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners.

Great for Leftovers: It’s an excellent way to repurpose leftover turkey from holiday meals, ensuring that nothing goes to waste while transforming it into a new and delicious dish.

Customizable: You can adapt the recipe by adding different vegetables.

Family-Friendly: Its rich, creamy filling and flaky crust make turkey pot pie a hit with kids and adults, making it an easy choice for family meals.

Freezable: You can make and freeze turkey pot pie in advance, giving you a homemade meal that’s ready for busy days or unexpected guests.

Ingredients

• One store-bought pie crust
• Leftover turkey
• Chicken broth
• Butter
• Flour
• Heavy Cream
• Carrots
• Celery
• Onion
• Peas
• Fresh parsley
• Fresh thyme
• Fresh Oregano
• Egg white
• Salt and pepper

Let’s Make Turkey Pot Pie

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet or stockpot.
3. Add sliced carrots, celery, and onion, and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
4. Melt butter in a large skillet or stockpot.
5. Add sliced carrots, celery, and onion, and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
6. Whisk flour into the vegetable butter mix. It will turn a bit lumpy.
7. Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring constantly. The cream will start to thicken.
8. Add chicken broth, herbs, salt, and pepper and continue stirring.
9. Add turkey and stir. The broth should be thickening.
10. Add the peas and stir.
11. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
12. Spray a pie pan or baking dish with non-stick spray and transfer the mixture to the dish.
13. Unwrap one roll of the pie crust and slice strips to create a lattice topping.
14. Brush the lattice with egg whites.
15. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
16. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Be sure to let the pot pie rest for at least 5 minutes before servings.
• The turkey vegetable filling can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remove it 1 hour before assembling the pot pie.
• To freeze the pot pie, follow the directions through step 15. Wrap it in plastic wrap, then in foil, and freeze for 2 months. To reheat, preheat the oven to 425°, remove the foil and plastic wrap, and bake for 30-35 minutes.