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Classic Turkey Pot Pie Recipe with Buttery Flaky Crust

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Make this comforting turkey pot pie using leftover turkey. It features tender turkey, mixed vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce all inside a buttery, flaky crust. This is a hearty, one-dish family meal perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded turkey
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or your homemade pie recipes crust)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place one pie crust into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until it thickens, about 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat.
  6. Fold in the cooked turkey and frozen peas until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
  7. Pour the filling into the pie crust in the dish.
  8. Place the second pie crust over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal the top and bottom crusts together. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the turkey pot pie cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving this comfort food dinner.

Notes

  • If you do not have leftover turkey, you can substitute cooked chicken or use ground turkey cooked separately before assembling the filling.
  • For an extra golden crust, brush the top crust lightly with an egg wash (one egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water) before baking.
  • This recipe is excellent for using up holiday leftovers.

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