Turkey & Vegetable Pot Pie With A Crunchy Filo Pastry Crust

Tender chunks of roasted turkey, earthy mushrooms, and a medley of root vegetables come together in a velvety, wine-infused cream sauce to create this Turkey & Vegetable Pot Pie. By using a double-layered approach—a traditional pie crust base to hold the savory filling and a cloud-like, shingled filo topping—each bite offers a contrast between a buttery, soft bottom and a shattered-glass crunch on top.

The herbaceous notes of fresh thyme and nutmeg lift the richness of the milk and broth-based gravy, while carrots and potatoes add a necessary bite. It is the kind of hearty, rustic meal that benefits from being scooped straight from the casserole dish while the steam is still rising, making it a reliable solution for using up leftover holiday turkey or a simple Sunday dinner.

Because the filo is scrunched into haphazard, golden layers, the presentation avoids the stiffness of a standard lid, leaning instead into a more casual, home-cooked aesthetic. The combination of the crisp pastry and the deeply savory interior makes for a substantial meal that holds its own on a chilly evening, especially when paired with a crisp side salad to balance the creamy filling.

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If you have leftover holiday poultry on hand, this filo-crusted pie is an excellent way to repurpose those ingredients. For those who prefer a more traditional centerpiece, my guide on how to prepare a perfectly roasted turkey drumstick offers a great alternative, or you can simplify your weeknight dinner rotation with a hearty creamy turkey casserole that relies on similar pantry staples.

Key Ingredients

Cooked turkey: Provides the savory, protein-rich base for the pot pie filling.
Potatoes: Adds hearty, tender texture to the mixed vegetable filling.
Mushrooms: Sauteed until browned to contribute an earthy depth to the gravy.
Dry white wine: Deglazes the pan to build a complex, aromatic base for the creamy sauce.
Chicken broth: Combines with milk and seasonings to create the savory pot pie gravy.
Filo dough: Layers provide the signature crunchy, rustic crust on top of the casserole.
Pie crust: Forms a buttery base layer to support the rich vegetable and turkey filling.
Thyme: Infuses the filling with a classic herbaceous aroma.

More Cozy Poultry Classics

Creamy Chicken/ Turkey Vol-ou-vent: A refined puff pastry option if you enjoy the buttery, flaky texture of this filo pie.
Crunchy Chicken Mince Stuffed Potato Cutlets: These share the same love for savory, crisp exteriors paired with comforting protein-rich fillings.
Chicken & Vegetable Soup: A lighter, broth-based alternative that utilizes the same vegetable profile for a soothing, wholesome meal.

Turkey & Vegetable Pot Pie With A Crunchy Filo Pastry Crust

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Turkey & Vegetable Pot Pie Ingredients

2 cups cubed, cooked turkey2 cups – 1 inch cubed potatoes1 1⁄2 cups chopped white onion1 1⁄2 cups sliced celery4 cloves garlic, minced1 – 12oz bag mini carrots1 – 8 oz box sliced mushrooms2 cups frozen peas, thawed6 Tbs butter, divided1 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided1⁄2 tsp fresh ground pepper1⁄4 tsp nutmeg2 1⁄2 cups milk1 cup chicken broth1⁄2 cup dry white wine2 chicken bouillon cubes3 Tbs flour1 pre-made pie crust1⁄2 box frozen Filo doughCan spray olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9 x13 casserole pan. Set the filo dough out to thaw.2. Place potato cubes & carrot slices in small saucepan, cover with water. Bring to simmer for 3 minutes until potato cubes are tender but still firm & not too soft. Drain. Set aside.3. Saute mushrooms in large skillet with 1 Tbs butter until browned, place in a large mixing bowl.4. Sauté onions & celery in 2 Tbs butter & 1 tsp thyme for 2 minutes, add garlic, sauté another minute, mix in 1 tsp salt, toss in peas. Remove to mixing bowl.5. Melt 3 Tbs butter, whisk in 3 Tbs flour until bubbly & slightly browned. Add milk, wine, chicken broth, crushed bouillon cubes 1⁄2 tsp thyme, 1⁄2 tsp salt, pepper & nutmeg. Bring to a slow boil, stirring constantly until the gravy is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.6. Mix all of the vegetables with the gravy in the mixing bowl. Gently fold in the potatoes & carrots.7. Roll out pie crust, place in bottom of casserole, it can be uneven. Pour mixture into casserole dish.8. Spray each sheet of filo on both sides with the spray olive oil. If it breaks, it’s ok. Just scrunch each piece & place on top of the pot pie. It can be random & messy. That makes for the rustic charm.9. Place in oven on middle shelf. Bake for 20 minutes until the phyllo dough is well browned & crunchy. Serve.

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