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Classic Creamy Turkey Pot Pie with Flaky Puff Pastry Crust

A golden-brown, flaky crust turkey pot pie recipe cut open to show creamy filling and shredded turkey.
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Make this comforting turkey pot pie using leftover turkey. It features a rich, creamy filling with vegetables beneath a golden, flaky puff pastry crust. This is a hearty family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded turkey (leftover turkey is perfect)
  • 1 cup frozen peas and corn mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Gradually whisk in the turkey broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, shredded turkey, frozen peas and corn mix, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Pour the creamy turkey filling into your prepared 9-inch pie dish.
  7. Place the thawed puff pastry sheet over the top of the pie dish. Trim the excess pastry and crimp the edges to seal them to the rim of the dish. Cut several small slits in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
  8. Brush the top of the pastry lightly with the beaten egg wash for a golden finish.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is puffed and deeply golden brown and the filling is bubbling hot.
  10. Let the pot pie cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving this cozy winter dinner.

Notes

  • For an extra flaky crust, make sure your puff pastry is very cold when you place it on the filling.
  • If you do not have leftover turkey, you can substitute it with 2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken.
  • To make this a one dish turkey dinner without a pie crust, you can bake the filling in a casserole dish and top it with biscuits instead.

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