This leftover turkey pot pie takes the remaining turkey and makes excellent use of it. It has become one of my new favorite recipes for using up those leftovers.
Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
I have always loved chicken pot pie and this Turkey Pot Pie is the same recipe that I’ve made for years. So, lucky for us all, we can make this pot pie year-round.
If you don’t have leftover turkey in the house, you can make this pot pie with a store-bought rotisserie chicken or whatever leftover chicken you happen to have on hand. Using the store-bought pie crusts saves a lot of time during prep, but if a homemade crust is more your style, go for it. And, the filling here? It is absolutely fabulous. When I was a little girl, my grandmother would often bake those individual frozen pot pies for dinner. This leftover turkey pot pie reminds me of spending the night at my grandma’s house, but truthfully in a much more delicious way. As an adult, I have to admit that frozen pot pies are less appealing. But, the nostalgia of the meal remains. So, I happily make my own pot pie to satisfy the craving.
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
After the big meal, we’re usually left with a whole lot of leftover roasted turkey. And delicious as that roasted turkey is, I can only do so many sandwiches, soups, casseroles, and pastas before I reach for a new recipe idea. Pot pies are one of my favorite uses for leftover turkey or chicken and I try to have enough turkey on hand to make it the week after Thanksgiving. (If you run a little short on turkey, you can sub in a portion of chicken too!)
Tips For Making Pot Pie
These are the tips for making pot pie that I try to keep in mind: First, use a fork to poke a few small holes in the bottom of the crust. My mama and my grandma always did this to help steam escape while baking. Second, a good crust makes or breaks this recipe. You want it golden brown. The edges of the pie have a tendency to burn. Cover them with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes. Third, speaking of beautiful golden brown crusts, a simple store-bought crust can work nicely if you take a moment to prepare it. Whisk together one egg with about a teaspoon of water and brush this mixture over the crust before baking. The egg helps the crust brown beautifully. Fourth, don’t overfill your pie crust. Aim to leave about half an inch of room from the top of the pie pan. This will help prevent your pie from boiling over. Even if you left plenty of room, I recommend baking pies on top of a sheet pan. Spills do happen regardless of how careful we are sometimes, and this makes clean-up so much easier.
Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
Leftover Turkey Recipes
If you are like me and sometimes need a lighter meal after eating turkey for days, I recommend this Southwest Turkey Chopped Salad. The spicy ranch makes it so good. Or you can try a Turkey and Walnut Salad with Cranberry Dressing for another light option. On the other hand, if you’re more like my husband, who loves meat and potato filled meals, these BBQ Turkey Stuffed Red Potatoes will have you coming back for a mouth-watering second and third helping.
