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This turkey pot pie recipe is the very definition of comfort food!
A perfect flaky crust tops a veggie and turkey filled center!
This is an easy and filling way to feed the family!
What Is Turkey Pot Pie?
Turkey pot pie is the BEST way to use leftovers! Thanksgiving is the time where leftovers are almost as important as the Thanksgiving meal itself!
Sure you can make sandwiches and you can probably whip up a turkey noodle soup, but how about trying something just as easy and comforting but buttery and flavorful too!
Turkey pot pie is a collection of vegetables and shredded turkey in a gravy-like filling that is most often topped with pie crust.
The best part of this recipe is that not only can you use leftover turkey, but if you have leftover veggies, throw them in too!
How To Make This Turkey Pot Pie Filling
To make this turkey pot pie recipe, start by cooking your vegetable mix. The first thing I do is start a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour. Then I use a frozen mix of onions, green peppers, and celery – which makes a great base for so many recipes.
I heat them until tender then I add in cubed potatoes (try to get them cut into equal sizes so they cook at the same rate). Add in broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork.
I whisked in some milk, cooking and stirring constantly before its time to stir in turkey and frozen green beans. NOTE: feel free to use up leftover vegetables!
Pour your mixture into a pie plate, top with a premade pie crust and bake!
The pie should take about 25 minutes to bake up golden brown and perfect!
Turkey Pot Pie Tips and Substitutions
- This is a great recipe for leftover turkey! But you could easily prepare turkey specifically for this recipe. Rotisserie chicken is also an option.
- It is super easy to swap out the veggies in this recipe. Add chopped onions, frozen peas, broccoli, spinach, carrots, and sweet potatoes can also be used.
- This pie can be also be topped with biscuits, puff pastry dough, filo dough, or crescent roll dough.
- Heavy cream can be used in place of the milk in this recipe.
Can You Freeze This Chicken Pot Pie Recipe?
Yes, you can. Prepare the recipe as is (minus the potatoes, they will not reheat well), however, do not bake the pie. Cover the pot pie with plastic wrap and foil and place in the freezer.
Allow the pot pie to thaw in the refrigerator and back as directed except bake the pot pie at a lower temperature so that the entire pie cooks evenly.
Alternatively, you can bake the pie from frozen. Bake the pot pies at a 425-degree oven. Bake the pot pie for 30 minutes covered with foil, remove the foil an bake an additional 30 minutes or until golden brown.
What else to do with leftover turkey? Try this easy stromboli recipe or this turkey and dumplings soup!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- ⅓ cup frozen onion, celery and pepper mix
- 2 potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup frozen chopped green beans
- 3 cups cooked chopped turkey
- 1 pie crust from 15 oz package pie dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large, deep skillet or a stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste. Stir in the vegetable mix and the potatoes.
- Pour broth into the mixture, whisking until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the milk until combined. Add turkey and green beans; stir.
- Pour mixture into a pie plate that has been sprayed with non stick spray.
- Arrange 1 pie crust over the turkey mixture.
- Bake pie for 25 minutes or until golden brown
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FAQs
Shepherd's Pie is usually ground beef or other red meat mixed with veg and gravy, topped with mashed potatoes which are lightly browned in the oven. Chicken Pot Pie is made with chicken, veg, and gravy, topped with a crust of some sort. Usually pie crust, but might be puff pastry, or biscuits.
Why do you wrap a pot pie in foil? ›
The foil has protected crust from burning, allowing the center crust to brown and the inside of the pie to reach the recommended internal cooking temperature.
What is pot pie gravy made of? ›
To make gravy, saute onion and garlic in butter. Add flour, stir to mix well. Remove from heat, add chicken broth, milk, salt and pepper. Return to medium-high heat, and bring to a boil for about 2 minutes.
What is in the chicken pot pie from Cracker Barrel? ›
Our new recipe for a fresh-baked comfort food favorite, with slow-simmered chicken, peas, carrots, celery, potatoes, and onions in a creamy sauce topped with flaky pastry crust. Comes with your choice of hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
What is the best thickener for meat pies? ›
FINO PIE THICKENING is a balanced blend of cereals and starches especially designed for thickening and stabilising pie meat.
What is Cumberland pie made of? ›
Succulent beef mince combined with carrot, leek, onion, and peas in a thick, richly flavoured gravy. Topped with smooth, creamy mashed potato for a delicious midweek meal.
What is a fancy name for pot pie? ›
What is another word for pot pie?
| casserole | stew |
|---|
| covered dish | meat pie |
| gallimaufry | bourguignon |
| olio | pot-au-feu |
| meat dish | meat stew |
4 more rowsBut for a classic pot pie, both a top and bottom crust need to be present. Pot pie filling tends to include a solid amount of liquid, which is why executive chef Brian Jupiter of Frontier and Ina Mae Tavern urges you to "pre-bake the bottom crust. [If you don't,] the bottom gets soggy and not crisp.
Should I bake the bottom pie crust first? ›
You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie. you should probably get: Pie weights are super helpful to have for pre-baking.
How do you keep the bottom crust of chicken pot pie from getting soggy? ›
How to Prevent a Soggy Bottom Pie Crust
- Blind Bake the Crust.
- Choose the Right Rack in the Oven.
- Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White.
- Put the Pie on a Hot Cookie Sheet.
- Make a Thicker Crust.
- Add a Layer.
- Consider a Metal Pie Pan.
Bake the pot pie until the center of the crust is evenly golden brown—and don't forget that the crust edge loves to bake at a faster rate than the filling—so covered it with strips of foil or make a foil collar of foil as pictured, to protect the crust edge from getting overly baked while you wait for the center to ...
Do you leave the pot pie in the cardboard? ›
Remove pot pie from outer carton; leave pot pie in paper tray.
Should you use parchment paper when baking a pie? ›
You'll be amazed at how easy pie crust is with parchment as your partner. Pre-baking pie shells just became easy as, well, pie. A piece of parchment to hold the pie weights, coins, or in this case wheat berries helps keep the bottom of the crust flat, and makes removing each little wheat grain a breeze.
What is turkey casserole made of? ›
Ingredients/Variations
In this version, turkey, mushrooms, and noodles are baked into a savory sauce made with cream of chicken soup, seasonings, and cheese. What's so great about this recipe is that veggies like broccoli, peas, or carrots can be added to make an even heartier casserole.
What's the difference between a meat pie and a pot pie? ›
And if you're wondering what the difference is between a pot pie and a meat pie—a pot pie is the American version of the European meat pie. A meat pie has both a top and a bottom crust. And who doesn't want more buttery, flaky pastry in their life?
What is turkey tetrazzini made of? ›
Try this American classic turkey casserole—turkey Tetrazzini—a hearty pasta bake that includes sautéed mushrooms, a cheesy creamy sauce, leftover turkey, peas, and egg noodles.
