Description
Craving comfort in a crust? This golden Turkey Pot Pie is your next go-to for quick dinner ideas, hearty leftovers, or cozy comfort food. It’s packed with juicy turkey, creamy sauce, colorful veggies, and topped with a flaky, buttery pastry. Whether you’re repurposing holiday turkey or looking for easy dinner recipes, this turkey pot pie hits the spot — ideal for quick dinners, lunch ideas, or healthy-ish comfort meals. This is one of those easy recipes that turns simple ingredients into something memorable.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 sheet puff pastry or pie crust
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
2. Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Slowly whisk in the broth followed by milk. Stir constantly until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Stir in turkey and vegetables. Add salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer briefly, then remove from heat.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pour filling into a pie dish. Top with crust, trim excess, and crimp edges. Cut slits for steam.
6. Brush with egg wash and place on a baking sheet.
7. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a flakier texture, let the filling cool slightly before topping with crust.
Use leftover roasted vegetables to deepen the flavor.
Don’t skip the egg wash — it gives that gorgeous bakery finish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg