Description
A flaky, golden pie crust cradling a creamy, savory filling packed with tender turkey, vegetables, and herbs—this Turkey Pot Pie is everything comforting and cozy. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, easy comfort food, or a healthy leftover turkey recipe, this one ticks all the boxes. It’s one of the best cozy dinner ideas to warm up a chilly evening.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked turkey, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups chicken or turkey broth
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 9-inch pie crusts (top and bottom)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until coated. Cook for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Slowly pour in broth while whisking, then add milk. Let the mixture simmer until thickened, about 5–8 minutes.
3. Stir in the cooked turkey, peas, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat. Let the mixture cool slightly.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the bottom pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with the turkey mixture. Cover with the top crust, sealing and crimping the edges. Cut slits in the top to vent. Brush with beaten egg.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Let the filling cool slightly before assembling the pie to prevent a soggy crust.
You can prep the filling a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
For extra crispiness, place the pie dish on a preheated baking sheet during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: turkey pot pie, leftover turkey, comfort food, dinner recipe