Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie

The other day I packed up the rest of the leftovers, threw out the uneaten mashed potatoes, froze the turkey and jumped on the expressway, pedal to the metal away from Thanksgiving.  Today I’m slamming on the brakes and pulling a quick u-turn.  Let’s remake some of that leftover turkey.  Trust me, I wouldn’t pull this maneuver if it wasn’t worth it.  This creamy, delicious pot pie will be nothing like that big meal we are all trying to recover from.  Creamy, full of tender carrots, sweet yellow onions and plenty of garlic this will make using up those leftovers well worth it.

If you don’t have leftover turkey you can easily make this with fresh boneless turkey or chicken.  White or dark meat?  That’s all up to you.  Either will turn out juicy and tender in this recipe.

I call this rustic.  Others may call it lazy.  Either way it was super quick to cut the turkey, carrots, onions and garlic into large chunks and toss them in the crock.

And making a rich, creamy and delicious cream sauce in the slow cooker?  Shhhh….. don’t tell anyone it’s this EASY!  But wait!  I told this you this is a pot pie, didn’t I?  That’s right.  We are gonna whip up a tasty, light and fluffy batch of garlic cheese drop biscuits to drop right on the top.  Super easy?  Super tasty way to use up that turkey.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

8 hrs 40 mins

Total Time

8 hrs 55 mins

 

Servings: 6

Calories: 614 kcal

Author: Slow Cooker Gourmet

Ingredients

Pot Pie Base:

• 1 pound leftover turkey or uncooked bonless, skinless turkey or chicken
• 1 pound carrots
• 1 small onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch for later
• 1/2 cup heavy cream for later

Biscuit topping:

• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Peel carrots and rough chop into 1/2 inch or so pieces
2. Peel and cut onion into petals
3. Mince garlic into larger than usual pieces
4. Add turkey and veggies to crock and sprinkle with flour and seasonings
5. Toss to coat with the flour
6. Add broth and stir to combine
7. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
8. Whisk cornstarch with an equal amount of water
9. Add to crock with cream
10. Continue cooking on high for 30 minutes until thick and creamy
11. In the meantime preheat oven to 450 degrees
12. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
13. Sift 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt into bowl
14. Chop butter and cut into flour mixture until crumbly
15. Create a well and pour in milk
16. Mix gently until just combined
17. Mix in cheese until evenly distributed, being careful not to overmix
18. Drop into 12 equal sized biscuits
19. Bake 9-11 minutes until lightly browed
20. Serve pot pie mixture topped with one or two biscuits

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 614 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 16g100%

Cholesterol 157mg52%

Sodium 782mg34%

Potassium 757mg22%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 35g70%

Vitamin A 13470IU269%

Vitamin C 6.3mg8%

Calcium 280mg28%

Iron 3.6mg20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Only thing left to decide?  Fork or spoon…