Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry (Printable)
Creamy turkey filling with vegetables under flaky puff pastry topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry and Dairy
01 - 3 cups cooked turkey, diced
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup carrots, diced
06 - 1 cup frozen peas
07 - 1 cup celery, diced
08 - 1 medium onion, diced
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce and Seasonings
10 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
15 - 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
→ Topping
16 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
17 - 1 egg, beaten
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
03 - Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.
04 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
05 - Stir in turkey, peas, salt, pepper, thyme, and sage. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
06 - Spoon the filling into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or similar baking dish.
07 - Roll out the puff pastry to fit your dish. Place over filling, pressing edges to seal. Cut slits on top to vent steam.
08 - Brush pastry surface evenly with beaten egg.
09 - Bake 25–30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
10 - Let rest 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- It transforms leftovers into a meal that feels elegant and entirely new
- The flaky crust makes the creamy filling impossible to resist
02 -
- Do not overfill the dish or the gravy will bubble over and burn in your oven
- Thawing the puff pastry in the fridge overnight prevents it from cracking when you roll it
03 -
- Rotisserie chicken is a fantastic shortcut if you do not have leftover turkey
- A sprinkle of fresh parsley right before baking adds a pop of color