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Golden-brown puff pastry-topped pie in a white rectangular baking dish, sitting on a granite countertop near a stovetop. Four small slits are cut into the crust.

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

This creamy Leftover Turkey Pot Pie is the perfect way to use up holiday turkey. Made with tender vegetables, a rich gravy, and a golden puff pastry top, it’s a cozy and comforting dinner that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick butter
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Trinity Spice Co. Hibachi Seasoning
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups cooked leftover turkey shredded or chopped
  • 3 –4 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream plus extra for slurry
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 prepared pie crust bottom
  • 1 sheet puff pastry top

Method
 

Sauté the veggies:
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté until softened, adding a splash of broth if needed to keep from browning.
Add the flavor:
  1. Stir in garlic powder, Hibachi Seasoning, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes to bloom the seasonings.
Simmer:
  1. Pour in turkey broth and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are fork-tender and flavors come together.
Make it creamy:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp cornstarch with a few tablespoons of heavy whipping cream to make a slurry. Stir the slurry and the remaining cream into the pot, cooking until the mixture thickens slightly.
Add the turkey:
  1. Stir in the leftover turkey and let it warm through, about 5 minutes.
Assemble the pie:
  1. Pre-bake your bottom pie crust halfway (about 10 minutes at 400°F). Pour the filling into the crust, then top with puff pastry. Cut slits for steam to escape.
Bake:
  1. Bake at 400°F for 30–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Cool & serve:
  1. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Creamy, savory, and full of Thanksgiving comfort — the perfect way to use up your leftover turkey.