turkey pot pie

in need of a fun recipe to make with that boring leftover turkey??  look no further friends cause this is not only tasty but it's easy.  i looked up a few chicken pot pie recipes in the cookbooks i had at my house but i didn't have time to put in the extra energy and time tonight after work so here is what i did.  oh i also made 2 full pies so these measurements will need to be decreased if you don't want or need this much.

ingredients:

 

• 2 packages of the pillsbury pie crust (it's in the refrigerator section and it includes both the top and bottom crust).  i used 2 because i used crust on the bottom as well as the top.
• chopped turkey leftovers 2 - 2 1/2 pounds
• assorted spices
• 32 oz assorted frozen vegetable (peas, carrots, green beans or whatever you prefer)
• 26 oz cream of chicken soup
• 14.5 oz chicken broth

directions:

• preheat oven to 425°F.
• saute chopped chicken with butter and spices (i used salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary and cumin)
• in same pan add chicken broth and cream of chicken soup and mix thoroughly.  then add frozen vegetables.  simmer and stir until vegetables are cooked.
• while your turkey and veggies are heating place the bottom to your pie crusts and give them a quick toss into the oven for a few minutes depending on how done you like your bottom layer (if you do not pre-cook the bottom crust your pie will still be good but the dough doesn't get a chance to fully crisp as it should).
• after you remove the bottom crusts from the oven add half the turkey veggie soup mixture to each pie.  before topping your pies with the remaining layer of pie crust remember to cut holes to allow the pie to breath and steam.  once you've topped the pies place them back into the oven for 15-18 minutes or until the crust has turned to a nice golden brown.

even though i was happy with the outcome of my pot pies here are a few things that i wish i had done slightly different.

1. next time i would add onions to my pan while i was sauteing the turkey in butter.
2. when i make this again i will try brushing melted butter on top of the pie crusts to help with the browning.  just my thoughts but i guess i'll have to make them again to see if they actually help.
3. i will pre-cook the bottom pie crust.