Description
Cozy Leftover Turkey Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food that transforms your holiday leftovers into a delicious, heartwarming meal. With a creamy turkey filling enveloped in a flaky crust, this dish brings warmth and joy to any occasion. Perfect for chilly nights, it’s easy to customize based on what you have on hand, making it a versatile family favorite. Enjoy every bite of this nostalgic treat that smells as good as it tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring until smooth.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until fully combined.
- Gently fold in shredded turkey and frozen vegetables. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the turkey mixture into one pie crust in a baking dish. Cover with the second crust, seal edges by crimping together, and cut slits for steam vents.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (127g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg