Turkey Pot Pie with Dumpling Crust

Transform your comfort food game with this hearty Turkey Pot Pie with Dumpling Crust—a delightful twist on a classic! This dish features a velvety filling of tender turkey, vibrant vegetables, and creamy sauce, all seasoned with fragrant thyme and baked to perfection. Instead of a traditional pie crust, you'll top it with a fluffy dumpling crust that's golden and buttery, providing the perfect contrast to the rich filling below. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pan wonder is an ideal way to use up leftover turkey or to create a memorable family dinner. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and serve it piping hot for a comforting meal that's as satisfying as it is irresistible. Keywords: turkey pot pie, dumpling crust, comfort food, leftover turkey recipe, easy dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumpling crust)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt (for dumpling crust)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cup whole milk (for dumpling crust)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet or saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of flour over the vegetables and stir well, cooking for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 4

Gradually add the chicken or turkey stock, about 1/2 cup at a time, while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Once fully combined, add 1 cup of milk and stir until the mixture thickens into a creamy consistency, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the frozen peas, cooked turkey, dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, then pour the filling into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 6

To prepare the dumpling crust, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl.

Step 7

Cut in 4 tablespoons of cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Pour in 3/4 cup of milk and stir until just combined to form a soft dough. Avoid overmixing.

Step 9

Using your hands or a spoon, drop small portions of the dough evenly over the turkey pot pie filling, leaving some gaps for steam to escape.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the dumpling crust is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2830.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3592.9

Total Fat 138.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 878.6mg	0%
Sodium 8252.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 308.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 47.3g
Protein 270.4g	0%

Vitamin D 228.4IU	0%
Calcium 913.9mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 4613.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 34.6%