This simple and deliciousTurkey Pot Piefeatures a creamy turkey and vegetable filling wrapped in pie crust and baked until golden and flaky. This hearty dish is satisfying, comforting, and the perfect way to use up leftover turkey roast.

Finished turkey pot pie with a delicious golden brown crust.

There’s nothing more savory, rich, and comforting than this turkey pot pie. It’s a simple recipe that is so easy to make! Pot pie is one of those dishes that is hard to mess up. You can add any diced vegetables and precooked meat that you have on hand and season it with your favorite spices.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It is warm and satisfying.
Uses pre-cooked turkey and frozen vegetables for an easy meal!
Can be served as a stand-alone meal or paired with your favorite light side dishes.

Recipe Ingredients

Turkey—Cooked and shredded.You can also use chicken if that’s what you have on hand.
Frozen Veggies—Mixed carrots and peas are a great option!
Yellow Onion—Diced.
Chicken Broth—Gives your turkey pie filling tons of savory flavor.
Heavy Cream—Thickens the filling and adds richness.
Butter—Softens and caramelizes the onion.
All-Purpose Flour—Or your favorite 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Spices—A mixture of Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
Pie Crusts—You can use yourfavorite homemade recipeor buy premade pie pastry from the store.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Popular Substitutions and Variations

When I make this dish, I usually include carrots, peas, and leftover Thanksgiving turkey. However, if you don’t have any leftover turkey, you can use shredded chicken or diced ham instead. With a dish this luscious, creamy, and flaky, you really can’t go wrong!

How to Make Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Step #1.In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.

Adding flour to the pot of ingredients for turkey pot pie.

Step #2.Whisk in the flour until no dry clumps remain. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream.

Adding chicken broth and heavy cream to the pot.

Step #3.Add the chicken broth and heavy cream.

Step #4.Fold in the shredded turkey and frozen veggies. Set aside.

Finished turkey pot pie with an X in the center.

Step #5.Press one pie crust into your pie dish and fill it with your turkey mixture. Top the pie with the remaining crust. Cut an “x” into the center of the pie to allow moisture to escape and bake.

Serving of turkey pot pie on a white plate.

Step #6.Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing, serving, and enjoying.

Recipe FAQs

Where did the pot pie come from?

Pot pies are believed to have originated in Greece. Greeks would take open pastry shells and fill them with cooked meat and call them artocreas. It was much later when pot pies started to include vegetables and were topped with a layer of crust, creating what we now call the pot pie.

Why is the bottom of my turkey pot pie soggy?

Since you are adding a thick and creamy filling to this turkey pot pie, the bottom crust can become soggy. Some people don’t mind this! But, if you’re sensitive to textures, you can prevent this from happening by partially baking the bottom crust before adding the filling. To do this, simply press the pie dough into your dish and bake for 10-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Then add your filling and top crust and bake as normal.

Can I make turkey pot pie with store-bought pie crust or pastry?

Yes, you can use store-bought pie crust or puff pastry to make turkey pot pie. It’s a convenient option if you don’t want to make the pastry from scratch.

Expert Tips

If you find that your pot pie is browning too quickly, cover it with a layer of tin foil. This will allow your pie to cook all the way through but will prevent the crust from burning.
Giving your finishedturkey pot pie time to rest after baking allows the filling to settle and cool a little bit.This will make it easier for you to slice your pot pie without the filling oozing out.
Turkey pot pie is a wonderful dish to make if you haveleftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas.You can also use chicken or another type of meat and any pre-cooked vegetables in this savory pie.

How to Serve and Store Turkey Pot Pie

This turkey pot pie is packed with plenty of protein, carbs, and vegetables—I like to think of it as a stand-alone meal! It’s not abnormal for me to serve this pot pie all on its own. However, if you’re feeling a little fancy, you can always pair this dish with lighter sides such as a simple garden salad,roasted carrotsor thiseasy fruit salad.

You can store any leftover pot pie in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you are going to store it, I find it easiest to pre-slice my pie and then cover it with plastic wrap before letting it chill in the fridge. To reheat, simply put a slice of pot pie in the microwave for about a minute or until it is heated all the way through.