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Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope Jun 20, 2023

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Just as creamy and delicious as the original, this Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice will make you feel like you’re sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch with a smile on your face. My Chicken and Rice Casserole easy recipe is made healthy too and feeds 2-3 or double for a family.

Who doesn’t love Cracker Barrel with all of their perfect southern comfort food, right? The biscuits and gravy, cornbread, or chicken and dumplings. And the copycat recipes are divine as well.

If that’s you, then you will 100% LOVE my Biscuits and Gravy Casserole and Best Sweet Cornbread Recipe (Buttermilk Cornbread. or this delicious Kentucky Butter Cake.

Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe on black plate with cream charger and silver fork, served with green beans.
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I found an old copy of the original Cracker Barrel recipe in my recipe box, I used to make it all the time — so this is as real of a Copycat recipe as it get’s — I just made it a bit healthier using organic canned soup.

Why You Will Love this Recipe

  • A Family Favorite | Casserole dishes are America’s family favorite dish because they’re quick and easy recipes that will help stretch your budget any night of the week.
  • Leftovers | The creamy chicken is so yummy whether served straight from the oven or warmed up as leftovers. That full flavor is still there! 
  • Simply Good | If you’re like me, you love simple recipes…something that you can whip up during the week without a lot of fuss and that the whole family will love too. 

Simple Ingredients for Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe

For the full recipe and instructions, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken | You can use fresh or frozen chicken. Thighs will give you that tender and moist meat, and boneless chicken breasts are leaner, of course, and offer less fat. You can always do half and half. I used thighs in the gravy, chicken tenderloins for the main dish.
  • Cream of Mushroom (or Chicken) Soup | Organic soup makes it gluten-free, MSG free and a much healthier choice.
  • Onion | Yellow or white, either one works. 
  • Garlic Powder | The powder gives it an intense garlicky flavor. 
  • Kosher Salt and Black Pepper | Seasoned to a perfect taste. 
  • Mushrooms | I love fresh but canned works just as well and is what is in the original recipe.
  • Chicken Bouillon | Better Than Bouillon is how you want to go for more flavor and less salt to a perfect chicken broth or chicken stock.
  • Water | Water is used to thin out the sauce slightly, so all the flavors are soaked up!
  • Chicken Tenderloins | Again, fresh or frozen tenderloins work for this chicken recipe. 
  • Cooked Rice | Use brown rice or white rice, whichever you prefer. I made it with white rice and ¼ cup of wild rice tossed in.

Healthy Twist

  • Substitute the rice with riced cauliflower for lower carbs, try it with quinoa or farro too!
  • To get added veggies in your family, next time, add fresh broccoli and stir in the chicken mixture before baking.
  • Organic cream of mushroom or chicken soup is definitely the way to go! No nasty ingredients here, but still easy.

How to Make Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe

Begin making your casserole by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.

Fresh Tip If Using A Countertop Oven

If you have a Breville SmartOven or similar use it. It worked great and didn’t heat up the house! Set rack to second lowest level; set on Bake > Convection > 325 degrees. Reduce time by 5-7 minutes or so until golden and bubbly and chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

First, cook your rice and chop and dice the chicken, onion, and mushrooms to make it easy to assemble. This is a great way to use leftover rice, if using leftover rice, reheat before serving.

Using a small baking dish (about 2 quarts or so), spray the entire thing with cooking oil or non-stick spray. Then lay the tenderloins along the bottom. It’s okay to overlap it if you need to. 

Chicken tenderloins layered evenly on bottom of white casserole dish.
Spray casserole and lay out tenderloins
Hand stirring in diced chicken thigh meat into cream of mushroom soup.
Stir diced thighs into cream soup
Adding fresh mushrooms to gravy mixture for Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice recipe.
Stir in diced mushrooms
Stirring cream of mushroom soup with chicken and bouillon.
Add bouillon

Take a medium bowl and pour in the cream of mushroom soup with the chicken thigh meat. Then whisk in the sliced (diced) mushrooms, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and bouillon. Stir it constantly until it’s all mixed together well; you certainly don’t want any lumps or clumps here.

Now stir in the water to thin out the gravy a bit. You want it creamy and pourable but not super thin and runny. The gravy will naturally thin out as it cooks. 

Add onions
Add salt, pepper and garlic to cream of mushroom soup mixture.
Spices
Adding water to gravy mixture.
Water and stir
Chicken cream gravy poured over Cracker Barrel chicken and rice recipe.
Pour over chicken

Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken tenderloins and bake it uncovered until it’s golden and bubbly. Depending on your oven, it should be 40-50 minutes. If you have a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be 165F. Convection will be ready in about 35-40 minutes.

Place 2-3 tenderloins over about a ½ – ¾ cup of hot rice and pour gravy on top of the chicken. It makes about two – four servings. 

Fresh Tips for Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe

  • If you’re using frozen chicken, reduce the water by 2 tablespoons (use 3-4) as the chicken thaws it will release water and you don’t want your chicken gravy too thin.
  • This broccoli casserole dish is ideal for combining the ingredients and baking at a later time. Don’t add the chicken until you’re ready to cook, though. 
  • Vegetables are an added bonus, but you don’t want them to be mushy. Don’t overcook them. If they’re soft veggies, add about halfway through the baking process.
  • If you want to make this recipe in the slow cooker, you can place it all in the slow cooker, cooking on LOW 4 hours. If a golden topping is desired, transfer to a casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe with wooden spoon in casserole dish, spooning out chicken and gravy.

Variations & Substitutions

  • If you’re using regular cream of mushroom or chicken soup, meaning it’s not organic, DO NOT add the extra bouillon flavoring. Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup adds a lot of flavor, however; you also get undesirable ingredients.
  • Use milk or chicken broth in place of water for a creamier, even more flavorful dish.
  • You can replace the garlic powder and Kosher salt with ½ teaspoon garlic salt. 
  • Make it even simpler. Stir the cooked rice into the gravy before pouring it over the chicken. Then bake it all together until it’s bubbly and golden brown. 
  • Crush Ritz crackers in a baggie and sprinkle cheddar cheese and crackers on top before baking this yummy Southern chicken and rice recipe.
  • Double the recipe | it will serve 6-8 people. If you double, use one cream of mushroom and one cream of chicken soup.
  • Veggies | Add broccoli florets (frozen or fresh), frozen or canned green beans, frozen or canned peas to the gravy before baking.
Wooden spoon with chicken tenderloin spooning onto rice.

What to Serve with Southern Chicken and Rice Recipe

  • Serve with my Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe or Southern Green Bean Casserole, Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze, or fresh steamed green beans or broccoli for a delicious meal.
  • Bake some fresh biscuits or keep it simple, I love using Annie’s Organic Canned Biscuits, yes canned! 🙂
  • Wash down this rice casserole recipe with a delicious glass of my Passion Tea Lemonade or go for something a little more adult, like this Maple Whisky Sour.

Nothing fancy needed for this easy Cracker Barrel chicken and rice recipe, however; here are a few of my favorite tools.

  • My favorite casserole bakers are these Staub dishes, they are beautiful, clean up beautiful (and easy) and are dishwasher and oven safe. They come in rectangle and oval.
  • Olive Wooden Spoon and my favorite knife that won’t break the bank!
Spooning on chicken gravy over cracker barrel chicken and rice recipe.

Storage Tips

As stated earlier, this recipe makes for great leftovers! Cover with aluminum foil or place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. 

If you want to freeze your leftovers of southern chicken and rice recipe, make sure to read the FAQs below for key tips. 

Fork with tender piece of chicken, mushrooms and gravy with plate of chicken and rice in background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze my casserole?

If the chicken has been thoroughly cooked, you can freeze your cooled casserole in a freezer-proof container. It’s best to thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. 
Line with parchment paper or foil to quickly transfer it from your baking dish to a freezer container. Freeze and then transfer. 

Does it matter what kind of dish I use to bake the casserole?

If you like crispier casseroles, use a thinner aluminum pan. For creamier ones, glass or ceramic baking dishes work well. 

Can I use other proteins instead of chicken?

Great idea- sausage with a Cajun seasoning would spice it up and give you sort of a jambalaya flavor. 
Try using sautéd ground chicken or turkey, if you are sautéing be sure to add the onions and mushrooms to the mixture as well, you will only need to heat about 20-30 minutes in the oven.
Shrimp is another tasty option. Shrimp cooks quicker than chicken, of course, so you need to adjust your time or add the shrimp part through the cooking process. 

What if I cannot find chicken tenderloins?

You may substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the tenderloins, slice into 1 inch slices and layer on bottom of dish, cooking as planned. 1 large chicken breast or 2 smaller breasts may be used.

Casserole dish filled with creamy Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice recipe with wooden spoon.

Like This Easy Recipe? Try These, too.

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  • Easy Tamale Pie Recipe with Cornmeal Crust
  • Turkey Divan Recipe (or chicken)
  • Philly Cheesesteak Sliders or these popular Cheesesteak sandwiches.
Best Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice recipe on black plate with green beans and a pretty fork on the side.

This recipe is perfect for two, you may have one extra serving, but otherwise it’s perfect for two! If desired, this recipe freezes well. Be sure to check out my post on to to freeze anything with cream soup in it and reheating tips.

More great chicken recipes you will love:

  • French Onion Chicken Skillet Recipe
  • Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe
  • Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
  • Easy & Healthy Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Casserole dishes are one of the easiest meals to make. You can add a variety of flavors and textures. Just be careful to adjust cooking times if needed or add veggies later in the process, so they don’t become mushy. 

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Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe on black plate with cream charger and silver fork, served with green beans.

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe

5 from 18 readers
Author: Kathleen Pope
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 3 servings
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This Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice will make you feel like you’re sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch with a smile on your face. Bonus: My Chicken and Rice Casserole easy recipe can be made healthy too!

Equipment

  • Staub Ceramic 2-pc Rectangular Baking Dish Set – Rustic Turquoise

Ingredients 
US Customary – Metric

  • 1 small chicken thigh boneless, skinless, diced small
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup I used Organic* may also use Cream of Chicken
  • ½ onion chopped fine
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ – 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼- ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup fresh mushrooms sliced thin or diced, may also use small can of mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon Chicken Bouillon heaping, do not use if using regular Campbells style cream of soup.
  • 4-6 tablespoons water room temp
  • 9-12 chicken tenderloins fresh or frozen* (or slice1 large or 2 small boneless chicken breasts into one inch slices)
  • 1 ½ – 2 cups cooked rice if desired, add ⅛-¼ cup wild rice while cooking
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (this recipe also worked great in my Breville SmartOven – or countertop oven)
  • Spray a small casserole dish (2 quart or so) with spray oil and line tenderloins on the bottom, overlapping as needed.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together cream of mushroom soup and chicken thigh meat. Whisk in sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bouillon. Stirring until well combined.
  • Stir in water, until creamy and pourable, but not super thin, the gravy will naturally thin out as it cooks.
  • Pour the gravy mixture over the chicken tenderloins and bake, uncovered until golden and bubbly, between 40-50 minutes. Chicken temp should be 165F.
  • Lay 2-3 tenderloins over ½ cup or so of hot rice and top with gravy.
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Notes

Store | In airtight container in fridge 3-4 days, or freeze up to 3 months. If the chicken has been thoroughly cooked, you can freeze your cooled casserole in a freezer-proof container. It’s best to thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. 
Line with parchment paper or foil to quickly transfer it from your baking dish to a freezer container. Freeze and then transfer. 
  • If you’re using frozen chicken, reduce the water by 2 tablespoons (use 3-4) as the chicken thaws it will release water and you don’t want your chicken gravy too thin.
  • This broccoli casserole dish is ideal for combining the ingredients and baking at a later time. Don’t add the chicken until you’re ready to cook, though. 
  • Vegetables are an added bonus, but you don’t want them to be mushy. Don’t overcook them. If they’re soft veggies, add about halfway through the baking process.
  • If you want to make this recipe in the slow cooker, you can place it all in the slow cooker, cooking on LOW 4 hours. If a golden topping is desired, transfer to a casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Variations & Substitutions
  • If you’re using regular cream of mushroom or chicken soup, meaning it’s not organic, DO NOT add the extra bouillon flavoring. Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup adds a lot of flavor, however; you also get undesirable ingredients.
  • Use milk or chicken broth in place of water for a creamier, even more flavorful dish.
  • You can replace the garlic powder and Kosher salt with ½ teaspoon garlic salt. 
  • Make it even simpler. Stir the cooked rice into the gravy before pouring it over the chicken. Then bake it all together until it’s bubbly and golden brown. 
  • Crush Ritz crackers in a baggie and sprinkle cheddar cheese and crackers on top before baking. 
  • Double the recipe | it will serve 6-8 people. If you double, use one cream of mushroom and one cream of chicken soup.
  • Veggies | Add broccoli florets (frozen or fresh), frozen or canned green beans, frozen or canned peas to the gravy before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1488mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice Recipe on black plate with cream charger and silver fork, served with green beans.
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  1. Nanci

    Fri, Feb 23, 2024 at 3:03 pm

    I have been looking for a copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel’s Chicken and Rice. I’m sure it’s good but everyone is using can soup and I don’t believe Cracker Barrel used can soups. I wish someone would make a recipe that is totally from scratch. Also the chicken was on a herb seasoned rice. I wish someone would take my recipe and tweak it. I am not very good at that sort of thing. If i do say so myself I didn’t do to bad a job on the chicken, gravy and the rice. Oh well our Cracker Barrel doesn’t serve it any more, so sad. it was the best dinner they had.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 11:01 am

      Hi Nanci,

      I built this recipe based off of an old copycat recipe from a magazine that I had in my recipe box, it did use canned soup, I tried to make it healthier by using organic canned soup, but you could always make your own canned “soup” making it even healthier.
      Check out this bloggers recipe for a homemade cream of mushroom soup! Best of luck to you!

      Reply
    • Timbo

      Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 8:09 pm

      I used to work at cracker barrel, they used canned soups all of the time. The rice was parboiled rice with minced onions added and probably some chicken stock or bouillon. Those kitchens have very small stock areas, so a lot of things are canned and frozen.

      Reply
      • KathleenKathleen Pope

        Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 3:35 pm

        Thanks so much for your insight Timbo!!

        Reply
      • Nanci

        Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 6:41 pm

        Well, then I guess the recipe I made isn’t that bad. I got it down too one can of Cream of Chicken soup. Thanks for the insight. I don’t like my Seasoned Rice so you really helped there. Thanks

        Reply
  2. Sage

    Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and delicious. Will definitely make again

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 8:24 pm

      Thank you so much, so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  3. Tasia ~ two sugar bugs

    Mon, Aug 29, 2022 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    Love the ease of this recipe and the tips for making it healthier. We added petite peas {love the pop of green and flavor they add}. I’ve never had this at Cracker Barrel, but I’m pretty sure this homemade version is better!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Sep 12, 2022 at 12:01 pm

      Perfect with the pop of green!! So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  4. Kris

    Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    This was great all 4 of my children loved it and asked to have it put in the dinner rotation. Could not have been easier with frozen chicken. Came home from work had it in the oven in less then 10 minutes. Used cambells cream of mushroom. My wife is second generation organic farmer and we always have a chuckle at things like organic cream of. But if you want to spend your money on that and then need to flavor it. Then to each thier own. This was a super easy great tasting recipe thank you for sharing it

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 9:21 am

      I love it Kris, thank you for your kind words!

      Reply
  5. Ieva

    Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 11:21 pm

    5 stars
    Love an easy no-fuss recipe from you! We added some extra broccoli to the mix and really enjoyed it 🙂

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:44 am

      Broccoli is perfect with it!

      Reply
  6. Sharon

    Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    When you are looking for a homestyle meal just like you can get at Cracker Barrel, this easy chicken and rice recipe is just what you need.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:45 am

      It is so very easy! Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Andrea

    Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for posting this! It turned out really yummy! The kids ate it all up.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:45 am

      Yay for the kid win!

      Reply
  8. Amy

    Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good! Even better than Cracker Barrel! Thank you!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:45 am

      Yay for the kid win!

      Reply
  9. Claudia Lamascolo

    Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    What a great recipe I am sure we are going to love thisbig cracker barrel fans and since the prices are all sky high this will be a new favorites

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:46 am

      Saving where ever we can helps!

      Reply
  10. Andrea

    Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    I’ve never been to the cracker barrel but this looks delicious!! Thanks.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:46 am

      I hope you try it!

      Reply
  11. Holley

    Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    I feel a bit healthier using the organic soup! Great idea and tastes just as good as cracker barrel!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:46 am

      Right!! Me too, not all sorts of unpronounceable ingredients!

      Reply
  12. Dana

    Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Absolute comfort food! I actually thought this tasted even better than at the restaurant. Homemade, can’t beat it!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:46 am

      Always love hearing that, thank you Dana!

      Reply
  13. cyndy

    Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    Great family dinner! I added frozen peas to mine and it was super easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 11:47 am

      Love that you added frozen peas!! Great twist!

      Reply
  14. Tristin

    Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    5 stars
    This tasted so much like Cracker Barrel’s, absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks so much Tristin!

      Reply
  15. Jules

    Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    This chicken is my favorite recipe at Cracker Barrel and I was so excited to find it on your site. I’ve made it twice already and it’s even better!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      YAY, love hearing this!!

      Reply
  16. Min

    Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 6:42 pm

    5 stars
    We LOVE this recipe! That Better Than Bouillon Chicken Bouillon takes this thing to the next level- definitely don’t skip it. My husband wants me to make it again next week! 10 stars!!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 11:58 am

      Aw, you made my week, thanks!

      Reply
  17. Michaela Kenkel

    Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 7:13 am

    5 stars
    Followed your recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! I had this once at Cracker Barrel on a road trip and was so excited to find the recipe! Thanks!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 11:59 am

      Love hearing that, thank you so much!

      Reply
  18. Erin

    Tue, Jul 26, 2022 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    OBSESSED with this chicken and rice recipe! Made it tonight for my family, and there are hardly any leftovers! Will definitely make it again!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      Always love hearing that, thanks so much Erin!

      Reply
  19. Amy

    Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 10:22 pm

    5 stars
    We haven’t been out to eat in quite some time but this was even better than what I remember from the restaurant! Love this classic comfort food dish!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Jul 26, 2022 at 8:50 am

      So glad you loved it Amy, thank you for your kind comment!

      Reply
  20. Debi

    Sun, Jul 24, 2022 at 7:09 am

    5 stars
    This was easy to make and the family loved it. I added broccoli, and I love all the suggestions on how to change it up. Thanks for the hard work!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Jul 24, 2022 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks so much Debi, so glad your family loved it!

      Reply

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