Newcastle's decision to sack Hughton last week and bring in Alan Pardew as the new boss prompted rumours that Carroll could leave St James' Park in January.
The 21-year-old shrugged off the speculation to deliver an impressive performance in Pardew's first game in charge against Liverpool and he rounded off the 3-1 win with a thumping left-foot finish.
Carroll acknowledged the influence Hughton had on his career and the England striker is determined to continue his progress with Newcastle.
"I'm just going to go out there and carry on doing what I have been doing," Carroll told the Evening Chronicle.
"I've always worked towards being where I am now and want to stay here - it's as simple as that.
"Chris has been absolutely fantastic with me. He stuck by me through a lot and helped me on and off the field.
"All I can say is that I appreciate everything that he has done for me. He's helped me become the player I am now.
"He's gone now, and I just need to keep working on what he's taught me, and with the new manager, I've got to listen to him."
Carroll's goal against Liverpool was his 10th of the season and he feels it was important that fellow goalscorers Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan were back in the team.
He added: "It is very important to keep our performances going, and that's what we did. It's been a tough week, but we've trained as we would have done under Chris.
"He's come in, the gaffer, and told us just to go out there and carry on doing what we've been doing.
"To have Joey out wide putting the balls into the box, and Kev picking up the pieces, is vital for us.
"We have missed both of them, and to have them both back in has lifted everyone."
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