Turkey Pot Pie Easy Leftover Turkey Recipe Well Plated

Leftovers are one of my absolute favorite parts of Thanksgiving—one meal just isn’t enough to fully appreciate the feast! When it comes to How Much Turkey to Cook Per Person, I err on the side of more, not less. While some leftovers you can catch me munching straight from the refrigerator in my PJs (ahem, Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Sweet Potato Pie), others deserve a little extra TLC, and the turkey is no exception. Yes, yes, we all love a good leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwich or Turkey Tetrazzini or Turkey Soup, but this year I have my eye on an old-fashioned turkey pot pie (along with a few of these other favorite Leftover Turkey Recipes). After all, when you cook the perfect, juicy turkey, you want to make the most of every morsel! Pot pie is one of Ben’s favorite dishes (and let’s be honest—he’s not the only one in our marriage that has strong feelings for it). Sign up for our Thanksgiving Menu + Survival Guide here.

This Healthy Chicken Pot Pie was one of the first things I learned to cook. It’s now one of the most-loved Well Plated recipes.Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie came next.This Vegetarian Pot Pie is stellar if you are looking for meatless meal ideas.And my absolute favorite twist: the Chicken Pot Pie Stew in The Well Plated Cookbook.

This easy turkey pot pie recipe is a new favorite because (like many Well Plated recipes) it puts a lightened-up twist on favorite homestyle dishes without skimping on flavor.

How to Make Turkey Pot Pie

Forget turkey pot pie with cream of chicken soup or heavy cream! This easy leftover turkey pot pie requires neither, yet still features a rich and savory (but healthier) gravy sauce that comes together in minutes.

The Ingredients

Leftover Turkey. Whether you made a Classic Roast Turkey or tried your hand at a Spatchcock Turkey for the first time this year, pot pie is an exciting way to repurpose all of that fantastic leftover turkey in your fridge!

Fresh Herbs. Parsley, thyme, and sage are the cozy herb dream team. They perfectly complement the turkey and can stand up to the richness of the filling.Shallot + Celery. Along with the herbs, these two help build the flavors for our easy turkey pot pie.

Frozen Mixed Vegetables. My favorite freezer-staple shortcut. Using a blend of frozen peas, carrots, and green beans saves so much time when prepping the ingredients.

Broth + Bouillon. For a richly-flavored, gravy-like filling. You can use either chicken or turkey broth and bouillon. Cornstarch. Rather than a roux made with butter and all-purpose flour, I opted for cornstarch to thicken the pot pie. It works just as well and keeps the recipe gluten free and dairy free. Pie Crust. The all-important, flaky goodness that tops this delicious turkey pot pie. See my favorite pie crust recipe and crust alternatives in the “Topping Turkey Pot Pie” section below.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate pot pie in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. To Freeze. Store pot pie in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in a pie dish in the oven at 350 degrees F.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Pie Dish. This one is beautiful! Non-stick Skillet. This one is high-quality, and you can tell when you use it. Rolling Pin. Perfect for rolling out your pie crust.

Pot pie is a delicious way to extend your turkey food coma into the long Thanksgiving weekend! The filling can shine and the bottom crust tends to get soggy anyway. Honestly, you won’t miss it! Even Ben agrees.

Biscuits. Take a note from this cozy Chicken and Biscuits and top your turkey pot pie with biscuits. Try my go-to easy Drop Biscuits and bake until the biscuits are golden and cooked through. You also could opt for a turkey pot pie using Bisquick (consult the mix for details).Puff Pastry. A flaky, ultra-delicious option. For turkey pot pie with puff pastry, swap the pie crust for a sheet of thawed puff pastry; bake as directed.Homemade Pie Crust. The absolute cream of the crop when you want to take a little extra time to cook from 100% scratch. I used my favorite Darn Good Whole Wheat Pie Crust for my turkey pot pie crust.Store-bought Pie Crust. No shame in the store-bought pie crust game! After all, you just completed a marathon day of Thanksgiving cooking, so go ahead and take a shortcut. You’ve earned it!Store-bought Doughs. Another great shortcut is to use canned biscuit dough. Turkey pot pie with crescent rolls is always a crowd-pleaser.