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    Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

    Published: Nov 12, 2020 · Modified: Jan 15, 2023 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    After a big Thanksgiving meal, I'm always on the hunt for leftover turkey recipes! I love making this Leftover Turkey Pot Pie. It's made in one skillet for easy clean up and uses store bought biscuits for the topping. Don't have leftover turkey? Leftover shredded chicken works too!

    Turkey pot pie with a biscuit in a bowl

    What You'll Need for this Recipe:

    • Leftover Turkey - shredded or diced
    • Carrot
    • Celery
    • Onion
    • Russet Potato
    • Butter
    • Milk - I prefer using whole milk
    • Chicken Stock or Broth
    • Store-bought Canned Biscuits
    • Herbs/Spices: Rosemary, Thyme, Salt and Pepper
    Plate of diced carrot, celery, onion, and potato

    If you're like me, you can only reheat so many plates of turkey and stuffing. Repurposing the Thanksgiving leftovers not only makes meals less boring, but it simplifies prep!

    If you don't have leftover turkey, you can cook up a turkey breast or even substitute shredded chicken - I recommend using a rotisserie chicken for ease!

    Cast iron skillet with turkey pot pie filling
    Unbaked skillet pot pie with biscuits
    Baked turkey pot pie with biscuits

    Tips and FAQs!

    Should I use white or dark meat turkey?

    Either or both! I prefer using a blend of both white and dark meat turkey, but you can use what you prefer!

    Close up of leftover turkey pot pie with biscuits

    I don't have leftover turkey, what can I substitute?

    Leftover chicken works too! You can follow the recipe as-is but substitute cooked and shredded chicken. Buying a rotisserie chicken from the store and shredding it is a great option!

    Pot pie filling with leftover turkey and frozen peas

    What size of skillet should I use?

    Pictured is a 12inch cast iron skillet. You could use a 10inch but it will be a tighter fit so stir carefully on the stove. If the filling comes up to the edge and you're worried about it bubbling over in the oven, place a baking sheet or large piece of foil underneath the skillet while it bakes to catch any spills.

    I don't have an ovenproof skillet?

    That's okay! Once you make the filling and mix in the turkey and peas, transfer the filling to a baking dish then top with the biscuits and bake. You'll just have one more pan to clean but it will still taste amazing.

    Bowl of leftover turkey pot pie with a biscuit

    Check out some other leftover turkey recipes:

    • Turkey Cranberry Grilled Sandwich - from The Spiced Train
    • Pomegranate Cream Cheese Turkey Salad - from Vintage Kitty
    • Cranberry Turkey Quesadilla - from The Creative Bite

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    Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

    Skillet pot pie with biscuits
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 2 reviews

    After a big Thanksgiving meal, I'm always on the hunt for leftover turkey recipes! I love making this Leftover Turkey Pot Pie. It's made in one skillet for easy clean up and uses store bought biscuits for the topping. Don't have leftover turkey? Leftover shredded chicken works too!

    • Author: Kathleen
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings
    • Category: Mains, Dinner
    • Method: Stovetop, Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Pot Pie Filling

    • ¼ cup Butter, salted or unsalted
    • 1 small-medium Onion, diced
    • 1 large Carrot, diced
    • 1 stalk Celery, diced
    • 1 medium Russet Potato, diced
    • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
    • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
    • 2 cups Chicken Stock or Broth
    • 2 cups Whole Milk
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
    • 1 cup Frozen Peas
    • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Turkey
    • Kosher Salt and Pepper

    Biscuit Topping

    • 1 16oz can Grands Biscuits
    • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter, melted
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried

    Instructions

    1. Preheat Oven to 375˚F
    2. Sauté Mirepoix and Potato - Heat a large (12 inch preferred) cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Once melted, add the onion, carrots, celery, potato and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes until softened and slightly browned. Add garlic and sauté for one minute.
    3. Add Flour and Stock. Sprinkle flour over cooked veggies and stir to combine. Slowly add the chicken stock while stirring. Be sure to scrape any bits off the bottom.
    4. Add Milk and Thicken. Stir in milk and herbs. Bring to a simmer - lower heat, if necessary. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
    5. Add Turkey and Peas. Stir in turkey and peas.
    6. Add Biscuits. Combine melted butter with the herbs. Top the pot pie with the biscuits and brush tops with the melted herb butter.
    7. Bake. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown (make sure to check the bottom of the biscuits, the tops will cook faster) and the pot pie filling is bubbly. After 10-15 minutes and the biscuit tops are brown, you can loosely tent with foil so they don't get too dark.
    8. Enjoy! Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving and enjoying.

    Notes

    Leftovers: Leftover pot pie can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Turkey Substitute: You can swap in cooked and shredded chicken as well

    Skillet: I prefer using my 12 inch cast iron skillet. A 10 inch will work, but the filling will be a very tight fit. If you don't have an ovenproof skillet, you can prepare through step 5 in a large skillet or sauté pan on the stove, then transfer to a baking dish.

    Keywords: Leftover turkey recipe, leftover turkey pot pie, turkey pot pie, skillet pot pie, biscuit pot pie

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    1. Natalie says

      November 28, 2022 at 10:58 pm

      Delicious!! I omitted the peas but other than that followed the recipe to a “T” and thought it was easy to follow.

      ★★★★★

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      • Kathleen says

        November 29, 2022 at 9:06 am

        So glad to hear that it turned out well for you! Thanks for your comment! 🙂

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    2. Kerry says

      January 03, 2023 at 4:18 pm

      This was Amazing!!!!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kathleen says

        January 03, 2023 at 4:28 pm

        Yay!! I’m so glad! THANK YOU for your comment. Means so much to me!

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