Foodie Mom: Turkey Pot Pie

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Turkey Pot Pie

I made this pot pie with left over roasted turkey, but you can just as easily replace that with chicken if thats what you have on hand. I usually do chicken. This is a recipe that is so easy to do if you have frozen or canned veggies laying around you can whip this together in no time. I got this particular recipe (but for chicken) from my friend Laurel 2 or 3 years ago. I've stuck with it the whole time and I just love the way this comes out. The gravy and crust comes out just like the chicken pot pies we all know and love.

INGREDIENTS:

5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup bisquick
1/2 finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
2 cups shredded or chopped turkey (or chicken)
2-3 cups of veggies (use canned or frozen whatever you'd like. This dish I used frozen peas and carrots, canned corn, and potatoes)

First since I used a fresh potato, I peeled and diced it then threw it in a pot to boil until soft. There's nothing worse then a raw, crunchy potato in pot pie. When the potato pieces are fork tender, drain and set aside. Set aside the rest of the veggies you are going to be using, and the turkey or chicken in a bowl so it's all ready when you need it.

Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet then add in bisquick, onion, salt and pepper all at once and stir until it becomes bubbly.

Add in milk, water and chicken bouillon stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until it starts to boil and thicken. Stir in all of your veggies and meat into the sauce. (Taste and make sure all the seasoning is correct, add more salt or pepper if necessary). Reduce the heat to low and make the topping.