Everyone knows one of the best parts about Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers. If you’re looking for a great way to turn leftovers into a meal that deserves a spotlight of its own, this Turkey Pot Pie recipe is the way to go. The easy crust comes together in no time and pairs so well with turkey, your favorite veggies, and a rich, creamy sauce. Our family looks forward to this dinner almost as much as Thanksgiving itself! Serve it with a simple side salad and some warm bread and it’ll be a meal your family will definitely gather around the table for!
Ingredients in this Easy Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
You really can’t go wrong with this delicious and easy pot pie recipe. It’s a crowd pleaser – even kids gobble it up! Here’s what you need:
Unbaked pie crusts – You can find these refrigerated pie crusts near the dairy section, by the biscuits in the pop-open tubes. Each package includes two crusts, which is perfect for this recipe.Turkey – dice two cups of cooked, leftover turkey, or, buy a small turkey breast at the grocery store.Chicken broth – two cups broth, or a couple of cups of water with some chicken bouillon.Oil – I like to use extra virgin olive oil to sauté the veggies.Onion – about a cup of finely chopped yellow onion.Carrots – you’ll want about a cup of carrots, usually two large carrots peeled and diced. But, a handful of baby carrots works great too.Celery – half a cup of diced celery.Salt and pepper – to taste.Flour – all-purpose flour is used to thicken the sauce.Milk – use any kind of milk you have on hand, and keep a little extra to thin out the sauce if needed.Frozen peas – about ¾ cup.
Substitutions to this Recipe
If you don’t have leftover turkey, no problem! Substitute shredded chicken for turkey.Use leftover turkey gravy instead of making the sauce in the recipe card. Store bought crusts are so convenient, but you can also make your own perfect homemade crust! It only takes a few minutes to mix, roll, and bake, and uses only a couple of pantry ingredients.No fresh veggies? Grab a bag of frozen mixed vegetables or throw in a can of corn. Dice up any veggies that are about to go bad in your fridge. Totally versatile!
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