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Easy Turkey Pot Pie (with cream of chicken soup)

Published: Oct 20, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Oct 27, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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slice of turkey pot pie on a black plate with coleslaw

This easy turkey pot pie (with cream of chicken soup) is a quick and easy turkey leftover recipe. Using store-bought pie shells, cream of chicken soup, and frozen mixed vegetables, the result is a delicious and comforting meal with very little work! This cream of chicken soup pot pie is especially popular after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter- or any time that you'd have leftover turkey! It really is the ultimate comfort food.

slice of turkey pot pie on a black plate with coleslaw

But you can make it any time of the year with turkey or even substitute leftover chicken! It can be made lactose-free, dairy-free, and WW friendly. This recipe was inspired by my Slow Cooker Chicken Stew and pairs well with salad or coleslaw or spinach salad and Cranberry Coffee Cake (with leftover cranberry sauce)

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 💭Top Tip
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🥗 Side Dishes
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🔢WW Points
  • ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Easy Turkey Pot Pie recipe (with cream of chicken soup)
  • 📋More Leftover Thanksgiving Recipes

Reinventing leftovers into an entirely new meal is a great way to get the most out of your leftovers! I actually buy a turkey that is way larger than the 4 of us need (20 lbs) just so we can have Thanksgiving dinner more than once AND make it into at least one more meal.

half a turkey pot pie with a pie lifter in the pan

🥘Ingredients

For this turkey pie recipe, you don't need heavy cream, as the cream of chicken soup creates a perfectly creamy sauce! For this recipe, you'll need:

turkey pot pie ingredients in glass bowls with labels
  • 1 double-crust deep dish pie shell (store-bought or homemade pie crust) *I use Tenderflake
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • ½ chopped green pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 10 oz -can of cream of chicken soup * I use Campbell's cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ cup milk * I use 1%
  • 2 cups chopped cooked turkey *I use leftover turkey
  • 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables, frozen
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp rosemary
  • Garnish: fresh thyme and/or oregano (optional)

🔪Instructions

onion, butter and green pepper in a small glass bowl

Heat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C)

Add diced onions, green pepper, and butter to a small bowl.

green onion , pepper and butter in a bowl

Cook in the microwave for about 2 ½ to 3 minutes, until tender.

all turkey pot pie ingredients in a large glass bowl with a wooden spoon

In a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients to the green pepper mixture.

all ingredients mixed in large glass bowl.

Mix until combined.

Prick the bottom crust with a fork several times. * I do this about 6 times

Pour the turkey mixture into the bottom pie shell.

rims of pie shells being brushed with water

Wet the rims of both the top and the bottom of the pie shells by brushing them with water.

top pie shell placed on bottom pie shell

Place top crust over the bottom crust and smooth (you can pull it over the rim of the bottom pie shell and trim it, if it doesn't fit perfectly.)

edge of pie being crimped with a fork

Seal edges by crimping along the rim with a fork.

pie in larger, sturdy pie pan

If I'm using a store-bought pie crust, at this point, I like to move it to a sturdier, larger pie plate (as the foil pie plates are quite flimsy) *See hint (below)

8 slits being made in pie shell (with a small paring knife)

Cut 8 slits (in a v shape) on the top crust, to allow steam to escape while baking

Bake for 30 -35 minutes or until the pie crust is lightly browned and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C)

Hint: If you are using store-bought pie shells, before baking, place the turkey pie into a larger pie plate (a 9-inch glass pie pan, ceramic or metal will do ), as will be easier to remove from the oven. Alternatively, you could place it on a baking sheet for stability and easy removal from the oven.

💭Top Tip

Internal temperature is the best way to check for doneness. I recommend using an instant read thermometer. (affiliate link) for both your turkey and leftover turkey pie. You'll want to grab it now so you're ready for the holidays! It reads both Fahrenheit and Celcius. I use it for everything, including:

  • breads, freeform loaves, and soft rolls
  • meats (pork, chicken, salmon, beef etc)
  • grilled food
  • roasted food
  • air fryer food
  • baked desserts
and orange Thermapen - Mk4 thermometer

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Pie shells- you could use a store-bought pre-made pie crust or make your own pastry (with my No Fail Pie Crust)
  • Turkey - you could use leftover turkey, ground turkey you could substitute chicken or use a store-bought rotisserie chicken
  • Butter - you could use regular salted butter and skip the salt in the recipe or light butter (WW) or margarine
  • Milk - you could use 1%, 2 %, or whole milk
  • Herbs - you can use fresh herbs in this recipe instead of dried herbs, but you'll need to double the amount.
  • Cream of chicken soup - if you don't have cream of chicken soup, you can substitute cream of mushroom soup and add 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon to the recipe or make your own cream of chicken soup (#17)
  • Dairy-free- dairy-free milk, vegan margarine and make your own cream of chicken soup with dairy-free milk and vegan margarine (#17)
  • Spicy - add crushed red chili flakes to the mix
  • WW friendly - use a low-fat cream of chicken soup, turkey breast, light butter/margarine, skim milk, and a light pie crust

🥗 Side Dishes

  • Skinny Coleslaw Recipe
  • garden salad
  • Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe
  • Green beans and Mushrooms
  • Healthy Roasted Carrots with Brown Sugar
  • Quick Cucumber Kimchi
  • Healthy Artichoke and Red Pepper Coleslaw (shown)
Healthy coleslaw in a black and white patterned bowl with a spoon sticking out of the coleslaw

🍽Equipment

You will need a sharp knife, a paring knife, a cutting board, a pie pan (see top tip), a pie server, and oven mitts. An instant read thermometer also comes in handy. (affiliate links)

🌡️Storage

Store this leftover thanksgiving turkey pie in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you are only storing it overnight, you can cover it in plastic wrap. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

whole turkey pot pie with red oven mitts

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 6 servings. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. You just need additional pie plates and/or pie shells.

🔢WW Points

This recipe can be made WW friendly by using a low-fat cream of chicken soup, turkey breast or chicken breasts only (not dark meat), light butter/margarine, skim milk, and a light pie crust. Plug the ingredients into your recipe builder to see how much it is on your plan!

❔ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you thicken pot pie filling?

You can use flour or cornstarch to thicken turkey pot pie filling. But you don't have to worry about that with this recipe - it's the perfect consistency because the cream of chicken soup thickens it.


How do you keep the bottom crust of chicken pot pie from getting soggy?

Prick the bottom of the pie shell with a fork (several times) to prevent sogginess.

This homemade turkey pot pie really is the best way to get the most out of your turkey leftovers by turning them into a completely different meal. And it's a great recipe that the whole family will love!

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slice of turkey pot pie on a black plate with coleslaw
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📋 Easy Turkey Pot Pie recipe (with cream of chicken soup)

This Easy Turkey Pot Pie recipe (with cream of chicken soup) is a quick and easy turkey leftover recipe. Using a store-bought pie shell, cream of chicken soup, and frozen mixed vegetables, the result is a delicious and comforting meal with very little work!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: cream of chicken soup, leftover turkey, pot pie, turkey
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 double crust pie shell (deep dish) store-bought or homemade
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • ½ chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 10 oz -can of cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 cups chopped cooked turkey
  • 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables, frozen
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon rosemary
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Instructions

  • *NOTE: The photos in this recipe card will NOT print unless you set them to print by selecting "recipe image"
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) . Place onions, green pepper and butter in a bowl.
    onion, butter and green pepper in a small glass bowl
  • Cook green pepper mixture in microwave for about 2 ½ to 3 minutes, until tender.
    green onion , pepper and butter in a bowl
  • Add remaining ingredients to green pepepr mixture
    all turkey pot pie ingredients in a large glass bowl with a wooden spoon
  • Mix well.
    all ingredients mixed in large glass bowl.
  • Prick the bottom of pie shell several times (with a fork.) Pour mixture into bottom pie shell.
  • Wet the rims of both the top and the bottom of the pie shells by brushing them with water.
    rims of pie shells being brushed with water
  • Place second pie crust over the bottom crust and smooth (you can pull it over the rim of the bottom pie shell and trim it, if it doesn't fit perfectly.
    top pie shell placed on bottom pie shell
  • Seal edges by crimping along the rim with a fork.
    edge of pie being crimped with a fork
  • If I'm using store-bought pie crust, at this point, I like to move it to a sturdier, larger pie plate (as the foil pie plates are quite flimsy) *See hint in post
    pie in larger, sturdy pie pan
  • Cut 8 slits (in a v shape) on the top crust, to allow steam to escape while baking
    8 slits being made in pie shell (with a small paring knife)
  • Bake for 30 -35 minutes or until pie crust is lightly browned and the internal temperature reads 165 degress F or 74 degrees C.

Notes

Note: Recipe adapted from "Turkey Pie", pg. 161,  Five Roses Cookbook
Nutrition Facts
📋 Easy Turkey Pot Pie recipe (with cream of chicken soup)
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 274 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 466mg20%
Potassium 461mg13%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1902IU38%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 274kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 34mg (11%) | Sodium: 466mg (20%) | Potassium: 461mg (13%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 1902IU (38%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 43mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Comments

  1. Terri Gilson

    October 21, 2022 at 11:01 am

    My family loved it - said it was "super comforting meal" and my daughter loved that it could be made dairy-free for her!

    Reply
  2. Colleen

    November 02, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    I love how easy this recipe is. Just what I need after cooking a big turkey feast. It's delicious and comforting without all the work.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      November 03, 2022 at 6:03 am

      Thanks, Colleem!

      Reply
  3. Bernice

    November 02, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    wow, you know...I've never even thought about using store bought pie shells for a double pie this way before. It's so crazy it works! I had to grab the last of the turkey out of the freezer but I had all of the other ingredients all ready to go. We couldn't resist having a second slice.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      November 03, 2022 at 6:03 am

      Yes, this is so much easier, Bernice! Enjoy....

      Reply
  4. Vanessa

    November 02, 2022 at 4:26 pm

    What a delicious and easy way to repurpose turkey leftovers into something different! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      November 03, 2022 at 6:04 am

      No problem - enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Marie-Pierre

    November 03, 2022 at 8:03 am

    Who doesn't like a good chicken pot pie!?? Such a fav of mine! I'm definatly going to try it with this cream chicken soup trick of yours to make it extra tasty. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      November 05, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      I know, right? Chicken or turkey pot pie is classic comfort food! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kristen

    November 05, 2022 at 10:37 pm

    ANY kind of pot pie is a hit in our house and this was no different. It was so creamy and super flavourful. Definitely keeping this recipe in my back pocket for Xmas dinner leftovers.

    Reply
  7. nancy

    November 07, 2022 at 12:20 pm

    super cozy and total fall vibes! i love this healthy turkey pot pie! it was super delicious and was an instant hit at home!

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