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Classic Turkey Pot Pie with Flaky Crust

A rich and creamy turkey pot pie with tender veggies and a golden, flaky crust, perfect for holiday leftovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 721

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter for the filling
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup whole milk or 2% milk
  • 1 medium russet potato cooked and cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn, green beans
  • 2 cups cooked turkey diced or chopped
  • 1 batch double pie crust for a 9-inch pie; enough for bottom and top

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl and set aside for the wash.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, poultry seasoning, and thyme, and season with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a roux.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and milk gradually, whisking constantly after each addition. The sauce will look very thick at first, then become smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 1 minute, then remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the turkey, frozen vegetables, and cubed potato until well combined.
  4. Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts. Fill with the turkey mixture. Brush the rim of the bottom crust with egg wash, then place the second crust on top. Press the edges together to seal, trim away excess dough, and cut a few slits in the top to vent. Brush the entire top crust with the remaining egg wash.
  5. Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 35 to 40 minutes. If the edges brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  6. Transfer the pie to a wire rack and cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. This helps the filling set and makes clean slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 721kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 23gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 559mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Turkey can be swapped with rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken breasts.
Leftover cooked vegetables are a great substitute for frozen; just be sure to drain them well.
If using fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, or broccoli, cook them until tender-crisp before adding to the filling.
The potato can be cooked in the microwave in about 4 to 5 minutes; let it cool before dicing.
To make ahead, assemble the unbaked pie and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Add about 10 minutes to the baking time.
To freeze, wrap the unbaked pie in plastic wrap and foil for up to 3 months. Bake frozen at 375°F for 80 to 90 minutes, covering the crust with foil if it browns too fast.

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