Leftover turkey? Transform your boring leftovers into a delicious new meal with this Easy Turkey Pot Pie Recipe! Cozy and filling, it’s a fantastic make-ahead meal using simple ingredients!
Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
Last week I made a BIG turkey. Partly because we had (almost) the entire family here. Partly because I had a coupon. One of those coupons that give you a free turkey if you spend over $100…
Fantastic! Free turkey! Well, the smallest turkey I could find was 18 pounds! Eek! Needless to say, we had some leftovers.
Now we’ve had turkey 10 different ways; turkey sandwiches, turkey soup with roasted vegetables and
I’m not saying my timing is the best but you can just as easily substitute leftover chicken. Here’s my recipe for Turkey Pot Pie from leftovers!
But perhaps you don’t make Turkey for Christmas? You know, chances are you might still have some turkey in the freezer. If not, rotisserie chicken is a delicious substitute.
With this recipe, I’m keeping it simple – love that and I think you will too!
Using everyday ingredients this is an easy meal. There are even substitutes if you don’t have everything for the recipe!
Turkey Pot Pie from Leftovers
Easy and delicious for a weeknight meal or fancy enough for company!
Ingredients for Homemade Turkey Pot Pie
- turkey or chicken – Either work terrific for this recipe.
- carrots, celery, onion – Don’t have fresh vegetables? Substitute with a bag of frozen vegetables!
- chicken stock – No chicken stock? If you have some leftover gravy, that will work too, just thin it out a bit. Chicken bullion will work in a pinch also.
- flour – for thickening.
- butter and olive oil – to saute the vegetables. The butter will give turkey pot pies even more flavor!
- salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme or Italian seasoning – perfect for spice up this meal!
- pie crust – make your own or use storebought (that’s what I did!).
Can you freeze turkey pot pie?
Absolutely! Make the filling and assemble the pot pie. Do not bake.
- Wrap it in plastic wrap, then double-wrap with aluminum foil.
- Next place the pie in a plastic or ziplock bag, then freeze.
- It will last up to six months!
To bake pot pie from frozen, unwrap the frozen pie and place on baking sheet. Increase the cooking time to 45-55 minutes. Bake until golden brown and bubbly. No need to allow it to thaw first.
Tips for making Turkey Pot Pie
- cook on a baking sheet lined with foil – makes clean up a breeze!
- fill oven-safe bowls almost to the top
- cut slits in the pie crust to allow the steam to escape
- brushing the pie crust with a beaten egg will make it brown beautifully and glisten!
No sprig of thyme? Use substitute 1/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning.
Deb Clark
What vegetables go in pot pie?
I keep it simple with the basics – onions, carrots and celery, but you can really use any combination of vegetables!
- broccoli
- potatoes
- frozen peas and carrots
- cauliflower
- green beans (leftover green bean casserole is terrific!)
- cabbage or brussels sprouts
- zucchini
- eggplant
How do I thicken chicken pot pie?
The best way to thicken pot pie is by using flour. Sprinkle the sauteed vegetables with flour. Cook the flour for about 3 minutes or so until it is golden brown, then whisk in the stock and bring to a boil.
The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
How do you make the crust for pot pie recipe?
I have a great homemade pie crust recipe on the blog (you can find the link here) but honestly, I purchase a good quality pre-made pie crust from the grocery store. They are delicious and it’s a great shortcut!
How do you keep the crust on the bottom from getting soggy?
Actually I don’t put a crust on the bottom, only the top. Using the ramekin, trace around it for the top crust. Leftover bits of crust make pretty decorations.
Brushing the dough with an egg wash will make the crust glisten and turn golden brown!
How do you know if a pot pie is done?
Insert a thermometer into the center of the pie. The internal temperature should read at least 160 degrees. The crust will be golden and flaky.
Steps to make pot pie recipe
- Preheat the oven.
- Dice the turkey and vegetables.
- Heat the stock.
- Add the butter and olive oil. Next, add the vegetables and seasoning. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flour. Cook the flour for about 3 minutes or so until it is golden brown, then whisk in the stock.
- Add in the cooked turkey and stir to combine.
- Divide the mixture between two oven-safe bowls.
- Top with a pie crust, cutting slits in the crust. Place on a sheet pan lined with foil.
- Bake until the crust is golden brown.
I hope you really enjoy this recipe and you’re able to transform your leftovers into a fun new meal!
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Homemade Turkey Pot Pie
Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced turkey
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sprig thyme
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Dice the turkey and set aside. Dice all of the vegetables
- Place a stock pot over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil and when hot and bubbly add the vegetables and seasoning – thyme, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Saute for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flour. Stir and cook the flour for about 3 minutes or so until it is golden brown.
- Add the stock slowly, whisking as you go. Cook until thickened 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the cooked turkey. Stir to combine and divide between two oven-safe bowls.
- Top with pie crust. Cut slits in the pie crust to allow the steam to vent. Place on a sheet pan lined with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Liza
What a great recipe! My son loves Pot Pies and this one using all the leftover turkey sounds like a perfect treat! 🙂
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Liza!!
Sandi
I love how cute these little pot pies are, the decoration and all…I wish I lived closer so I could come enjoy it with you :-).
Bowl Me Over
I wish you did too, we definitely need to get together soon!
debi at Life Currents
This is such a great idea – I love turning leftovers into something new & wonderful. Thanks. And those little individual serving pots are adorable!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Debi! I wanted these for so long!
Julie
I love pot pies and have since I was a child. I love how pretty these pot pies are and how easy you’ve shown that they are to make!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Julie – I tried to keep them simple, but delicious – enjoy!
Sandra
Pretty for company and one hearty meal for the whole family. I stashed some turkey in the freezer just for meals like this! Fantastic recipe!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you so much, enjoy Sandra!