Can you believe I’m still trying to use up the turkey I made for Thanksgiving? That’s what happens when you roast a 14-pound bird for two people and a little pup. I chopped up one breast to throw in a Cobb salad and the other for turkey noodle soup. I even turned the carcass into turkey jook. And after making these petite turkey pot pies, I’m down to the neck and wings.
I’m not complaining. As the saying goes, “Waste not, want not.” Thanks to my resourcefulness, I was able to rustle up this tasty dish the day after Christmas using leftover pie dough and some defrosted dark meat.
If you’re in the mood for comfort food without all the fat, this turkey pot pie recipe is for you. The filling features plenty of fresh vegetables and not a drop of cream or milk! And with just one crust, you save a few more calories.
For a fun presentation, bake the turkey pot pie in ramekins. Or go family style and use one large casserole pan. Either way, you’ll end up with a satisfying meal you can feel good about eating.
Recipe adapted from Food Network.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups cooked, shredded turkey, white or dark meat
- ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 prepared pie crust
- 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in carrots and celery and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add potatoes and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in turkey, peas, parsley and thyme. Pour mixture into ramekins or a large baking dish. (See notes.)
- Top with pie crust and brush with egg wash.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden.
Great. Now I’m craving Thanksgiving food, but we’re having Chipotle for dinner.
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This post has definitely got me craving pot pie right now.. these look so comforting and delicious!