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Ina Garten Turkey Pot Pie

Ina Garten Turkey Pot Pie

Ina Garten’s Turkey Pot Pie is a classic baked dish made with tender turkey, vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce, all topped with a flaky pastry crust. The filling is smooth and well-balanced, while the crust adds structure and texture, making it a complete one-dish meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked turkey, chopped or shredded

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups chicken or turkey stock

  • ½ cup milk or cream

  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 sheet puff pastry or pie crust, thawed

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven – Set the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • Cook the vegetables – Melt butter in a pan, add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until soft.

  • Add garlic and flour – Stir in garlic, then sprinkle flour and cook briefly to remove raw taste.

  • Make the sauce – Slowly whisk in stock and milk, stirring until thick and smooth.

  • Season the filling – Add salt, pepper, thyme, peas, parsley, and turkey; mix gently.

  • Transfer to baking dish – Pour the filling into a greased pie dish or baking dish.

  • Add the pastry – Lay pastry over the top, trim edges, and cut small slits for steam.

  • Brush and bake – Brush with egg wash and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling.

  • Rest before serving – Let sit for 5–10 minutes before slicing.