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Classic Turkey Pot Pie with Buttery Flaky Crust

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This recipe transforms your leftover turkey into a comforting, hearty meal featuring tender turkey, mixed vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce, all sealed under a buttery, flaky pie crust. It is the ultimate comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded turkey (leftover turkey works well)
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade flaky crust)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Whisk in the flour until smooth, creating a roux. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer, then cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Do not boil.
  6. Remove the sauce from the heat. Gently fold in the cooked turkey and frozen peas.
  7. Place one pie crust into the bottom of the prepared pie dish. Pour the turkey filling evenly over the bottom crust.
  8. Place the second pie crust over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal the top and bottom crusts together. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  9. Brush the top crust lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Let the turkey pot pie cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade turkey broth instead of chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a double-crust pie without the bottom layer, place the filling in a baking dish and top only with one crust.
  • To make this an easy pot pie recipe, substitute one refrigerated pie crust for puff pastry.

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