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Individual Smoked Turkey Pot Pies Recipe

Name: Individual Smoked Turkey Pot Pies Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound smoked turkey, cubed; 2 cups frozen peas and carrots; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Chicken broth, approximately 2 cups; ½ cup heavy cream; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 4 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; Puff pastry sheets, enough to cover ramekins; 1 egg for egg wash

BySimon Carel January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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Introduction

Individual smoked turkey pot pies are a comforting and delicious way to enjoy a cozy meal. Filled with tender turkey, savory vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all enclosed in flaky puff pastry, they make for a perfect homemade dinner.

A white ramekin is filled with creamy chicken pot pie topped by a golden brown, flaky crust that has a slightly cracked area where a spoon is scooping inside. The creamy filling beneath the crust is white and thick, showing visible pieces of small cubes of chicken, orange carrot bits, and a green pea. The ramekin sits on a white plate next to a small bunch of fresh green thyme sprigs, all placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound turkey, cubed
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1 yellow onion
3 stalks celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
Chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup flour
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp rosemary
Puff pastry
1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

Step 1: In a Dutch oven, melt the butter and avocado oil together. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, celery, and frozen peas and carrots. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Step 2: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Step 3: Pour in chicken broth and add the salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 4: Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the cubed turkey and heavy cream, mixing to combine evenly.
Step 5: Using a ladle, pour the turkey mixture into individual ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
Step 6: Roll out the puff pastry slightly larger than the ramekin tops. Place the puff pastry over each ramekin and press the edges firmly to seal.
Step 7: Brush the puff pastry tops with beaten egg to create a golden glaze. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Step 8: Remove from the oven, let cool briefly, then serve and enjoy your warm, savory pot pies.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, use smoked turkey or add a dash of smoked paprika to the filling.
Feel free to substitute mixed vegetables with mushrooms, corn, or green beans based on your preference.
If puff pastry is not available, try using biscuit dough or pie crust as an alternative topping.
Make sure to seal the puff pastry edges tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.

Storage

Store leftover pot pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and the pastry is crisp again. Avoid microwaving to keep the puff pastry flaky.

How to Serve

A white ceramic ramekin filled with a creamy chicken pot pie is topped with a single golden-brown, flaky pastry crust that covers the entire top and extends just over the edge. The crust is slightly cracked and broken open in the center, revealing a thick white sauce with visible chunks of light beige chicken, orange carrots, and pale green peas. A silver spoon, held by a woman's hand, is lifting a spoonful of the filling, showing the smooth texture and mixed vegetables inside. The ramekin sits on a white marbled surface with a small bunch of fresh green thyme placed next to it. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these pot pies ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the filling and assemble the pot pies in ramekins ahead of time. Cover them with puff pastry, then refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake just before serving for the best texture.