Main Dishes
Turkey Pot Pie
Description
With a flaky, buttery crust, creamy sauce, and tender turkey and veggies, this Turkey Pot Pie everything you want in a comfort food dinner and one of my favorite ways to use leftover turkey!
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
- 2 small celery stalks chopped
- 5 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 ¼ cups turkey or chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon chicken or turkey bouillon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups leftover cooked turkey breast diced small and skin removed*
- 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 prepared pie crust – dairy free if needed (I used my favorite whole wheat pie crust)
- 1 large egg beaten
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly coat 4 mini pie dishes (for mini pies) or 1, 9-inch regular pie dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large, deep nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the shallot, parsley, thyme, and sage and cook until almost soft and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the celery and cook until the vegetables are soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the frozen mixed vegetables, 2 cups broth, the bouillon, salt, and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the flavors meld.
- Add the leftover turkey.
- Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 cup broth with the cornstarch in a bowl and mix well to dissolve. Add to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until thickened, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to the prepared pie plate(s). Place the plate(s) on a sheet pan to catch any drips.
- Roll out the pie crust to be slightly larger than your dish (if cooking mini pies, cut out 4 rounds slightly larger than the pie plates). Place the crust over the turkey filling. Crimp the edges or fold over the edge of the pie plate. Cut slits in the top of the crust with a thin, sharp knife. These small cuts will function as vents to allow steam to escape while the pie bakes.
- Brush the crust with the egg and immediately transfer to the preheated oven to bake on the sheet pan for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is hot and bubbly.
