Creating Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup is simple and rewarding. Follow these steps for a delightful meal:

1. Prepare the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
3. Combine in Slow Cooker: In your slow cooker, place the seared chicken breasts. Add the sautéed vegetables, broth, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Shred Chicken: Once done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Shred it using two forks and return it to the pot.
6. Add Gnocchi: Stir in the gnocchi and baby spinach. Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.
7. Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and let it heat through for about 5 minutes.
8. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

These easy steps will guide you in crafting a heartwarming bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup that everyone will love.