Description

This leftover turkey pot pie is a comforting and savory dish that turns holiday leftovers into a delicious meal. With a creamy filling, tender turkey, and a flaky crust, it’s perfect for busy nights or using up that extra turkey.

Ingredients

1 recipe homemade pie crust, 2 discs (store-bought works too)

⅓ cup unsalted butter

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 medium potato, chopped into ½-inch cubes (about 1 1/4 cups)

3 ribs celery, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

½ cup whole or low-fat milk

1 teaspoon dried thyme

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon rubbed sage

2 cups chopped leftover turkey (about ½-inch pieces)

1 cup peas and carrots, fresh, canned, or frozen

1 cup green beans, fresh, canned, or frozen

1 egg, beaten

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Roll out the first pie crust into a 12-inch circle and press it into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Prick the bottom with a fork and refrigerate.
In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, potato, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and sage, stirring until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in turkey, peas, carrots, and green beans.
Transfer the filling into the prepared pie crust. Roll out the second pie crust and place over the filling. Trim and crimp edges. Cut slits in the top crust and brush with beaten egg.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown. If the crust browns too quickly, cover with foil. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Vegetables: Swap peas and carrots for corn, mushrooms, or spinach.
Pie Crust: Use biscuit dough on top or try a puff pastry crust for a different texture.
Substitute Chicken: This recipe works great with leftover roast chicken if you don’t have turkey.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 80mg