In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper until smooth.
Fold in chopped scallions, chicken, cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Spread dip evenly in an oven safe dish.
Top with 1/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup mozzarella and bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes until bubbling and cheese has browned.
Serve immediately with your favorite chips, vegetables, or crackers and enjoy!
Notes
KEY TIPSWhat Kind of Chicken Should I Use?
I personally like to use poached chicken breast, but you can cook your chicken breast any way you prefer! There is a ton of seasoning in the recipe along with the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and hot sauce which the chicken will all absorb beautifully!
For a quick and easy hack, use store bought rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.
You'll be shredding the cooked chicken for this recipe.
How to Poach Chicken Breast
Take a medium pot and fill with cold water - 2 cups of water per chicken breast.
Add salt and bring to a boil; add your raw chicken breasts to the boiling water, cover, and immediately take off the heat.
Let it sit for at least 10-20 minutes.
Use a probe thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken breasts - it should read at least 145F to be safe for consumption.
Once it hits 145F, pull your chicken breast(s) out and place on a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes before shredding.
Use Softened Cream CheeseFor an easier time mixing your Buffalo Chicken Dip ingredients, use softened cream cheese. I like to pull my cream cheese out of the refrigerator at least 5-10 minutes before mixing. Doing so helps the cream cheese soften and reach room temperature, which makes it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
Making in Advance, Storage, and Reheating
If you are making this dip ahead of time:
After Step #1, cover the mixed dip ingredients with saran wrap (or in an airtight container) and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
When you're ready to bake your Buffalo Chicken Dip, resume Step #2.
If you have leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip, you can store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.You can reheat any leftovers in the microwave or in the oven - this is up to your preference!