Easy Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
There’s nothing like a homemade pot pie baking in the oven to make your house smell delightful. Between the buttery flaky pie crust, the aroma of the turkey, and the fragrant thyme, garlic, and onions, this is comfort food at its finest. My from-scratch turkey pot pie recipe will help you make use of any Thanksgiving or Christmas leftover turkey you may have on hand. There is thick, creamy, and savory gravy, along with tender carrots, celery, peas, and corn, and of course the juicy turkey all combined under one flaky roof of a pie crust. ‘Tis the season to indulge and enjoy in this classic and traditional turkey pot pie. Even better, it’ll take some leftovers off your hands!
Ingredients in Turkey Pot Pie
For my homemade turkey pot pie, you’ll need the following easy to find fridge and pantry ingredients. Chances are, you may have leftover turkey on hand if you’re making this after Thanksgiving or Christmas, so you’re one step closer! Take out the following ingredients:
Potatoes Water Butter – salted or unsalted Carrots Onion – white or yellow Celery Garlic All-purpose flour Turkey or chicken broth (I use low or reduced-sodium varieties) Thyme – fresh or dried Salt Black pepper Milk Peas Corn Leftover turkey (or leftover chicken / rotisserie chicken) Store-bought refrigerated pie crust OR homemade pie crust
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Turkey Pot Pie with Leftovers
To make this turkey pot pie recipe, you’ll follow these basic steps. Make sure to scroll down to the actual recipe card for full and detailed instructions:
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