Step 1

Heat the broiler if desired and melt the butter. (If you'd like a golden-brown top to the dip, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to broil.) Heat an 8-inch ovenproof or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and melt.

Step 2

Add the chicken and salt. Add the chicken and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Finish cooking the chicken with the hot sauce. Add the hot sauce and cook, stirring to help evaporate any juices left in the pan and using a spatula to break up any larger chunks of chicken, for 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat to cool slightly.

Step 4

Add the cream cheese and some shredded cheese. Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the chicken. Let sit for 3 minutes for the cream cheese to soften. Add 1/3 of the Colby Jack and stir until thoroughly combined. Spread into an even layer.

Step 5

Top with the remaining shredded cheese and scallions. Sprinkle with the remaining Colby Jack and scallions.

Step 6

Serve immediately or broil to melt the cheese. You can serve the dip immediately or place the whole pan under the broiler until the cheese is golden-brown and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 7

Serve the warm dip. Serve the dip directly from the pan with chips, celery, or other chopped vegetables.