If you follow me over on Instagram, then you probably already know that I'm totally obsessed with my instant pot (this is the one I use). The kid's schedules, now that school is back in session, are keeping us all super busy, and the mornings are just too hectic to be messing around with my crock pot. The quicker and easier it is for me to get dinner on the table, the better. You also may or may not know that I am currently on Weight Watchers and have been having pretty good success with it over the last few months. Part of that success has come from meal planning, making better food choices, and taking advantage of the Freestyle program's zero point food list!
In the fall and winter I love to make a pot of soup on Sundays so that I can enjoy the leftovers for lunch all week long. I also happen to love Mexican food, and seeing as chicken, black beans, corn, etc. are all on the Freestyle zero points list, I decided that I wanted to attempt a zero point soup that would fill me up, but still leave me with lots of points to enjoy the rest of the day! Thanks to some help from the instant pot, this soup comes together in no time at all!
Zero Point Chicken Fiesta Soup
2018-09-13 11:41:17
1277 calories
118 g
386 g
22 g
162 g
5 g
2182 g
3745 g
33 g
0 g
12 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories1277
Calories from Fat 193
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Total Carbohydrates 118g
39%
Sugars 33g
Protein 162g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (about 3 breasts)
1 32 ounce box fat free chicken broth
1 can Rotel
1 15 oz. can of tomato sauce
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 can black beans
2 cups of frozen corn
1. Add broth, Rotel, tomato sauce, chicken, red onion and spices to Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook for 20 minutes.
3. With instant pot on warming mode, manually release steam, and add corn and black beans. Stir and allow to sit for a few minutes.
4. Serve. I added a dollop of non-fat greek yogurt (0 points) and 1 Tbs reduced fat shredded cheddar (1 point).
This was originally a lemon cake that i got from my Auntie Shirl in the 70's. Because of my habitual tweaking nature and the fact i love lime, this is what i always fall back on, it's quick, easy, i always have the ingredients on hand =)
Provided by Mrs. Michael J. Lively
Categories Cakes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
LIGHT LEMON CAKE TRIFLE - WEIGHT WATCHER FRIENDLY
This dessert came about totally by accident! I was trying to make one of the many WW cakes that use diet soda and cake mix into muffins. I didn't use liners and didn't spray my muffin tin with enough Pam, and they stuck miserably! So I looked in my fridge to see what I had on hand, and threw this together to layer. It really turned out pretty, and was delicious too! I highly recommend Waist Watchers soda in any cake you make. It is sweetened with Splenda and every flavor is calorie free, aspartame free, caffiene free, sodium free, and fat free. It actually costs less than other diet sodas too! I have only made this once on the spur of the moment, so feel free to make any adjustments needed. Feel free to try white or yellow cake with different flavors of yogurt and diet soda as well. It could also probably be made with a regular cake mix, but would make more like 20-24 servings than the 16 by using 2 Jiffy boxes. Thanks to Kittencal and recipe#79506, I have found a way to keep the yogurt in recipes from becoming runny and watery! I don't know if this would work using flavored Jello, but next time I make it I might try using the sugar free lemon Jello to give even MORE lemon flavor!
Provided by ColCadsMom
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Ingredients
Steps:
Combine cake mix, egg white, and diet soda.
Mix on low speed 1 minute, then medium for 1 minute or until smooth.
Pour into 1 cake pan or 6 muffin tins that have been well sprayed with Pam, or lined with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the teaspoon of gelatin with the 4 teaspoons of water. Let stand until thick. Place over low heat, and stir until gelatin dissolves. Cool, but do not allow to set up.
Place yogurt in a mixing bowl. Slowly stream in the cooled gelatin while beating over low speed. Add 1/2 of the container of whipped topping, and beat on high speed for 1 minute until thickened. Add 1 drop (or more)of yellow food coloring if desired. If this mixture is too tart, you may add 1/4 teaspoon Splenda, or your favorite artificial sweetener, to taste.
Crumble 1/2 of the cooled cake into a serving dish or divide evenly into parfait glasses. Top with 1/2 of the yogurt mixture. Spread 1/2 of the whipped topping over the yogurt. Repeat layers.
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Position an oven rack in the center of the oven. Heat the oven to 350F degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the rim by 2 inches. Spray the foil with non-stick spray.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup of the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt until well blended; then set it aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/3 cup flour and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Whisk in the remaining egg mixture until blended. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and whisk until well blended.
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Using a small ice cream scoop that's about a 1 tbsp. capacity, scoop and drop onto parchment lined cookie sheet. These don't spread much during baking but best to keep an 1 1/2" between each cookie
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Add the cake mix and diet 7UP to a mixing bowl. Use a hand held mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
Zest 1/2 of the lemon and add it to the cake batter. Add the raspberries and mix it together with a spoon.
Spray a 9x13 baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Add the cake batter and bake for 34-38 minutes.
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Where do we get our Christmas living room decor inspiration? From people just like you! Follow our lead and take some hints from self-trained and professional interior designers who put their skills to work in their own homes.
Plaid Christmas Living Room
Credit: Lucy Ancheta
Blogger Lucy Atkins of Craftberry Bush dressed a pair of prelit faux trees with loops of plaid ribbon, jewel-tone ornaments, and pine cones. Fuzzy throws are an elevated take on traditional tree skirts. "I tuck old throw pillows under them to make them fluffy and full and hide the tree stands," she says.
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Mini Christmas Trees
living room with christmas decorations
Credit: Jeff Herr
Who says you can only have one tree? In addition to a gorgeous statement Christmas tree, this homeowner layered a variety of miniature Christmas trees ($10, Target) on the mantel and around the fireplace to create a gorgeous rustic look that's not over the top.
Flock the Halls
Fireplace with stockings and Christmas tree
Credit: Adam Albright Photography Inc
The white flocking on this gorgeous Christmas tree carries through the rest of the evergreen elements in this farmhouse-inspired living space. And you don't have to go out and buy all new decor pieces to re-create the look: It's easy to flock trees, garland, and wreaths at home, so you can transform your existing faux evergreen pieces into a cohesive set.
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Non-Traditional Colors
decorated christmas tree
Credit: ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI
With its white walls and green couch, this living room already had enough of the classic Christmas color scheme, so the homeowner decorated with non-traditional colors. Light blue ornaments tie in with the other couch, while the pink and light green decorations add a fun pop of unexpected color. And since wrapped gifts typically sit under the tree for several weeks, you can continue your color scheme by looking for matching papers and ribbons.
Silver Christmas Tree
Christmas tree with silver ornaments and white fireplace mantel with greenery
Credit: Alise O'Brien
Bold silver ornaments on this Christmas tree match the subtle silver reindeer leaping over the mantel. Make a simple statement by layering a festive wood sign with a classic faux green garland ($25, Michaels) on the mantel. Of course, you can always use fresh sprigs to get the look too! The greenery pops against this white and gray space without stealing any attention from the gorgeously-decorated tree.
Make a Statement
green silver and gold christmas tree decor
Credit: Adam Albright
Holiday decorations can quickly overwhelm a space, so we love the way this homeowner used a large tree as the focal point of the room and used minimal decor pieces in the rest of the space. Making your tree the center of attention means you can add as many ornaments ($30 for a 48-piece set, Wayfair), ribbons, and garlands as you like without cluttering up your living space.
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Striking Holiday Decor
bright modern living room corner with red couch, blue walls, and bright Christmas décor
Credit: David A. Land
Everything about this cheery room —eye-catching stockings, vibrant tree ornaments, and bright holiday figurines—complement the existing orange sofa and pink, blue, and yellow pillows. Even a holiday wreath above the fireplace is adorned with colorful ribbons! To recreate the look, pick up a set of colorblock Christmas stockings ($40, Etsy) and use the colors to influence the rest of your decor.
Go Classic
candy cane christmas tree and presents
Credit: Adam Albright
Decorated in strictly red and white, this oversize tree really makes a statement in this bright corner of the living room. The large flocked tree ($269, Wayfair) is decorated with classic red bulbs and red plaid ribbon that pop against the bright white curtains and furniture, and the wrapped gifts perfectly match the decor scheme.
French Country-Inspired Christmas Decor
french living room mantel with Christmas swag, paperwhites and candle above stone fireplace
Credit: Alise O'Brien
Homeowner Lynn Eastin's sophisticated Christmas living room is filled with mirrored surfaces reflecting the soft glow put of the tree's string lights. A vase of tulips, potted paperwhites on the mantel, sequin pillows, and a wreath hung on the fireplace mirror contribute to the understated elegance of the nature-inspired space.
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Turquoise Holiday Decorations
white fireplace mantel with Christmas swag, monogram stockings and turquoise candelabra
Credit: Kim Cornelison
A neutral living room becomes playful thanks to an eye-catching candelabra and ornaments. The mantel is accentuated with a fresh evergreen garland along with whimsical trinkets like miniature gnomes and mice.
Related: How Gnomes Became Classic Christmas Decor
Make It Yours
christmas tree in basket
Credit: Aniko Levai
You don't have to pile on the ornaments or deck every surface in garland to get a gorgeous look. This simple decorated tree makes a gorgeous statement in this space, and we love the way the gifts wrapped in kraft paper tie in to the wood ornaments on the tree and the pretty woven basket ($34, Target) that the homeowner used in lieu of a tree skirt.
Eclectic Christmas Living Room
white slipcovered sofa under eclectic gallery wall near decorated Christmas tree
Credit: Brie Williams
Artwork made by homeowner Way Way Allen's friends and family add life to a crisp white wall while red and blue ikat pillows have the same effect on the sofa. A vase full of striped 'Popov' amaryllis flaunt more traditional holiday hues along with the classic red, white, and gold tree ornaments.
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Gorgeous Christmas Greenery
Christmas wreath hung around deer head décor above mantel in modern living room
Credit: Scott Little
Here's proof that Christmas decorating doesn't have to be over the top. A simple but matching tree, garland, and wreath dress up this living room with minimal effort. A set of white Christmas stockings ($12, Target) keep the look pretty but simple.
Wreath and Ribbon Garland
brightly lit living room with white couch, wreaths, Christmas tree, and ribbon garland
Credit: Ray Kachatorian
Year-round red accents in the living room make decorating for Christmas super easy! When holiday time comes, just add stockings that match the throw pillows, hang a few wreaths with some red velvet ribbon ($10, Michaels), and remember the tree, of course.
Old-Fashion Holiday Accents
antique Christmas décor in cottage living room with stockings, small trees, and gifts
Credit: Jeff Herr
Coordinating with the existing antique theme, the homeowner sought after old-world stockings, pillows, and decorations to boost the cozy nature of this Christmas living room. Festive poinsettias dazzle in an enamelware pitcher on the neutral coffee table.
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Festive Bar Cart Idea
large white painted brick fireplace with red winter banner and robins-egg blue walls
Credit: Adam Albright
Keep a gold bar cart stocked and ready for seasonal entertaining in a Christmas living room full of warm and inviting accents. A large red banner spells out the mood while fleece and flannel fabrics in embroidery hoops ($2, Michaels) on the mantel reinforce the cozy atmosphere.
Related: 19 Easy Homemade Christmas Decorations
All-White Christmas Color Scheme
neutral living area with silver and white Christmas tree and décor
Credit: Greg Scheidemann
Keep choosing your decor simple when you pick one color to dominate the room. A white flocked tree ($85, Walmart), chair slipcovers, and assorted candies offer a crisp, clean feel to an elegant home. Adorn the tree with ornaments in a light color palette to add drama.
Gold and Green Christmas Decorations
pale yellow traditional living room with arched ceilings and tall Christmas tree
Credit: Jay Wilde
Beige chairs and a trellis pattern rug let the gold and green Christmas decor do the talking. In addition to an oversize Christmas tree, this homeowner framed the fireplace with two small pre-lit artificial trees ($73, Walmart).
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Nautical Christmas Decorations
red and blue Christmas stockings hanging from mantel in coastal-themed living room
Credit: David Tsay
Red, white, and blue aren't just for summertime! We love the nautical stockings and throws in this beachy home. The addition of stockings and a simple wreath make this space holiday-ready without compromising the look and feel of the room.
Classic Christmas Color Palette
red and silver Christmas décor, tree, and stockings in modern living room with taupe walls
Credit: Scott Little
Choose a pop of red for festive and traditional decor. Bright poinsettias and a classic tree take this white-walled room to Christmastime stardom. In addition to the classic Christmas tree, a faux evergreen garland ($13, Walmart) and a few fresh poinsettias are all you need to totally transform a room for the holidays.
Countryside Christmas
rustic living room with stone fireplace, arched ceilings, and greenery Christmas swag
Credit: Andreas Trauttmansdorff
A rustic-looking home calls for outdoorsy Christmas decor. Drape greenery (real or faux) along ledges for a subtle but festive look that you won't want to take down.
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Gray Christmas Decorations
large chalkboard calendar in rustic living room near brightly lit white Christmas trees
Credit: Alise O'Brien
A large chalkboard calendar makes counting down until Christmas easy. Two bright white trees, which get added height from galvanized tubs ($17, Michaels), balance out the gray tones of the rest of the room.
Pretty Pom-Pom Garland Idea
living room decorated for Christmas with tree, ivory drapes, and fireplace
Credit: Dana Gallagher
A Christmas living room with clean lines and patterns craves a tree with some spontaneity. In addition to the classic Christmas tree, add texture with a pretty pom-pom garland and mis-matched patterned stockings.
Gold Holiday Decorations
beige living room with windowpane, wreath, Christmas tree, and gray décor
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Gold curtains look like they were made for Christmastime when accented with a simple wreath and tree. Cozy blankets complete the scene and make warming up by the fireplace super comfy.
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Vintage-Inspired Christmas Decor
vintage-inspired living room with hints of red and green Christmas décor
Credit: Adam Albright
Holiday decorating doesn't need to be overdone. Michigan-born Maria Marcusse adds hints of red and green to her already weathered-looking living room to give it a classic Christmas feel.
Bright Holiday Color Scheme
turquoise credenza behind slipcovered sofa in living room with bright Christmas décor
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Diane Henkler chooses bright, uncoventional colors instead of a traditional look for her home. Lime green, bright pink, and turquoise accents match the bright turquoise credenza, and faux wreaths hung with pink ribbon tie the whole space together.
Non-Traditional Christmas Color Scheme
sophisticated winter wonderland Christmas décor in traditional living room
Credit: Kim Cornelison
Red and green are beautiful but we love how this family created a chic winter wonderland in shades of blue. Using Christmas decorations in unexpected colors like turquoise, green, and silver adds a sophisticated touch to your holiday decor. We love how the metallic accents add a pop of holiday glam to this pretty Christmast living room.
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Traditional Christmas Living Room
bright red and green holiday decorations in living room
Credit: Kim Cornelison
This look is traditional with a twist! Deck your living room in classic red and green but add a playful theme. Here we decorated with ribbons, a dog motif, and pops of red. Finish the look with packages topped with classic red bows.
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How to Decorate a Small Living Room
Every small living space offers design challenges. While it's important to make all of the rooms in your home functional, the living room is especially key because many people spend a lot of their time at home in the living room. From selecting furniture that is an appropriate scale for the space to maximizing hidden storage solutions to strategically placing a mirror to add depth and light, there are an extensive range of practical and easily attainable design ideas that will help you create the living room of your dreams in your small space.
6 Small Living Room Ideas
1. Select Furniture to Fit the Existing Space
2. Consider Hidden Storage
3. Create a Focal Point
4. Add Light and Depth
5. Don't Be Afraid of Color
6. Take Advantage of Vertical Space
The trunk serves as a coffee table and storage piece while adding a funky vintage touch to the living room.
Amanda Holstein via Advice From a Twenty Something
1. Select Furniture to Fit the Existing Space
Determine Scale and Configuration
When you're working with a compact living room, large-scale furniture often isn't an option. Be realistic about the space. For example, if an oversized recliner won't fit, choose a pair of smaller chairs. Many people also get hung up on common furniture configurations. For example, nothing says that you need a full-sized sofa in your living room. A love seat paired with a bench and an armchair may work more naturally in your space.
Think Multifunctional
Choosing multifunctional pieces will also make the most of your living room. For example, a bench with storage will provide seating while housing pillows and blankets. A coffee table or console table makes a great addition to a living room but only when it makes sense for the space. Your small living room may be better suited for two small tables that open up the space and can be moved as needed to accommodate different functions.
Consider Floating Furniture and Low Seating
Floating furniture and low seating can make all the difference when it comes to keeping the space open and flowing. Design a floating furniture arrangement in the center of the room instead of pushing pieces up against the walls. Install shelves and other built-in components off the floor to create the illusion of space. If you choose low seating, select pieces that don't distract from the focal statement in the room. For example, a pair of low stools in front of the mantel will keep the fireplace as the focus of the living room.
The wall length built-in keeps this narrow living room streamlined and clutter free.
Tory Kingdon via House and Garden UK
Concealed storage is a great way to house items in the living room without creating a cluttered space. Furniture pieces that boast concealed storage, such as an ottoman with built-in storage, are a great option. You may also want to consider decor pieces that do double duty as storage, such as colorful baskets or jars. Do you have a hard time finding concealed storage pieces that don't take up a ton of floor space? Think about biting the bullet and devoting a single wall to built-in storage. To further streamline the storage, keep your items in the built-in hidden behind doors or curtains.
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The living room layout showcases the focal fireplace and mantel.
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3. Create a Focal Point
A focal point is ideal for drawing people into a space while making it more uplifting and even sophisticated. Think about focusing your living room around a fireplace, sofa, coffee table, artwork, or mirror. Once you've settled on your focal point, design the rest of the living room around your statement piece to pull the entire look together.
The mirrors reflect the whole space, making it appear larger, while bringing more natural light into the room.
Brunet Souet via Milk Decoration
4. Add Light and Depth
Small living rooms with flat features and dark corners look dreary, even when they boast unique furniture and wall hangings. Maximize the natural light in the room, and don't be afraid to add artificial light sources as well. You'll bring even more light and depth into your compact living room with wallpaper and strategically placed mirrors and plants. Purely decorative mirrors still pack a visual punch and draw extra light into the space.
The floral theme ties the colored items in the room together.
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5. Don't Be Afraid of Color
Many people steer clear of color in small living rooms, believing that it will overwhelm the space. While there is nothing wrong with designing a small living room that features neutral shades, color can make the space appear larger. Select a color scheme with a maximum of three shades to create a unified aesthetic. If you want to use additional colors, incorporate them as accents. Typically lighter shades make a space look larger, but careful use of darker shades takes the style and drama in the room up a notch.
When you paint a small living room, select a satin or semigloss finish to reflect the light. If you want to tie the color scheme in the room together without painting or buying new furniture, consider an area rug. Layer a rug over carpeting to make the room feel cozier or conceal dark flooring with a brightly colored rug to lighten up a dark space.
This set of floating shelves draw the eye up while adding room for knick knacks in otherwise wasted corner space.
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6. Take Advantage of Vertical Space
Build up instead of out to maximize the available space. When you hang curtains, place the curtain rods right below the ceiling. Then choose curtains that extend all the way to the floor to make the ceiling look higher. If you're selecting art or other wall hangings, consider designing a gallery wall or choosing a few large pieces that fill the whole space. Do you have an odd nook that currently serves little or no purpose in the living room? Think about constructing shelves to simultaneously add storage and draw the eye upward.
Small Family Room Design
Finally, creating the ideal flow for your small living room is an ongoing process. It often takes weeks, or even months, of living with a living room arrangement to determine what is and isn't working. Don't be afraid to keep making tweaks and adjusting the layout until you find a arrangement that suits you and your family.
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Very good article you wrote very helpful tips and pictures are so beautiful you added.
Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on April 05, 2016:
Excellent hub!
I enjoyed going through your tips and suggestions to design and lay out a small living room. Using the place below staircase is a very nice idea. Very attractive pictures to complement your interesting and useful hub.
