Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Transfer the chicken to the crockpot.
Add diced carrots, chopped onions, and minced garlic around the chicken.
Pour chicken broth over the ingredients in the crockpot.
Cover and set the crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
Stir the mixture to combine flavors and return to low heat for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.